くちゃくちゃ

Alternative writings: クチャクチャ
Frequency:
1

An onomatopoeic word for noisy or sloppy eating/chewing, often with mouth smacking or loud chewing sounds.

AdverbAdverb Taking 'と'Onomatopoeic or Mimetic Word

Examples

隣の人がくちゃくちゃ音を立てて食べるので気になる。

The person next to me eats with a loud smacking sound, which bothers me.

小さな子がくちゃくちゃとお菓子をかんでいる。

A little child is chomping on a snack noisily.

2

Describes something crumpled or creased (e.g., paper, fabric), typically wrinkled and rumpled.

Na-AdjectiveOnomatopoeic or Mimetic Word

Examples

ポケットから出した紙がくちゃくちゃになっていた。

The paper I took out of my pocket was all crumpled.

シャツを鞄に押し込んだので、くちゃくちゃになってしまった。

Because I shoved the shirt into my bag, it got all wrinkled.

3

Describes a messy, disordered, or untidy state (can apply to physical spaces, documents, plans, etc.).

Na-AdjectiveOnomatopoeic or Mimetic Word

Examples

部屋がくちゃくちゃでどこに何があるかわからない。

The room is a mess and I don't know where anything is.

机の上はくちゃくちゃな書類で埋まっている。

The desk is piled with messy documents.

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