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Sound & Noise

ぎゃあぎゃあ

gyaa-gyaa

Screaming and shrieking loudly

Loud, piercing screams or shrieks — children throwing tantrums, birds screeching, or people yelling in panic. An ear-splitting commotion.

💡Kids fighting over a toy — 'The children were screaming gyaa-gyaa in the next room.'

Example

子どもたちがぎゃあぎゃあ騒いでいる。

The children are screaming gyaa-gyaa.

Quiz yourself

The toddler was ___ screaming because she didn't want to take a bath.

お風呂に入りたくなくて、幼児が○○泣き叫んでいた。

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