ぐうっと

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An onomatopoeic adverb meaning to gulp something down in one or to indicate a strong, forceful motion such as tightening or pushing.

AdverbOnomatopoeic or Mimetic Word

Examples

のどが渇いていたので水をぐうっと飲んだ。

I was thirsty, so I gulped down the water.

合格発表を見て胸がぐうっと熱くなった。

Seeing the results made my chest swell with emotion.

ネジをぐうっと強く締めて固定した。

I tightened the screw with a strong twist to secure it.

コーヒーをぐうっと飲んで仕事に戻った。

I gulped down the coffee and returned to work.