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ぽきぽき

poki-poki

Cracking knuckles repeatedly

The repeated snapping sound of cracking finger joints, breaking small sticks one by one, or snapping dry pasta. Light, rhythmic breaking sounds.

💡Cracking knuckles before typing — 'He cracked his knuckles poki-poki before starting work.'

Example

指をぽきぽき鳴らした。

I cracked my fingers poki-poki.

Quiz yourself

He ___ cracked his knuckles before sitting down at the piano.

ピアノの前に座る前に指を○○鳴らした。

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