NichiDict

ぱくぱく

[pakupaku]

Meanings

1.AdverbAdv-toNoun・suru

repeatedly opening and closing (one's mouth); gasping

2.AdverbNoun・suru

flapping (e.g. shoe sole); gaping open and shut

3.AdverbAdv-toNoun・suru

heartily (eating); devouring; munching; gobbling

Examples

金魚がぱくぱく口を動かしている。

The goldfish is opening and closing its mouth

美味しそうにぱくぱく食べる。

Eating deliciously with big bites

驚いて口をぱくぱくさせた。

I gaped in surprise