A hard lump under the skin (e.g., a fatty tumor or swollen lymph node).
首に小さなぐりぐりができたので、病院で診てもらった。
A small lump appeared on my neck, so I had it checked at the hospital.
An onomatopoeic term for pressing or rubbing with a turning motion (e.g., vigorously massaging someone's shoulder).
肩が凝っているから、誰かにぐりぐり揉んでもらいたい。
My shoulders are stiff; I want someone to vigorously rub them for me.
ネジをぐりぐり回してもう少し締めてください。
Turn the screw with a bit of force and tighten it a little more.
子どもが椅子の角をぐりぐり押して遊んでいる。
The child is pressing and rubbing the corner of the chair while playing.
Goggling or rolling one's eyes; making the eyes wide or moving them in a conspicuous way (often showing surprise or staring).
彼女は驚いて目をぐりぐりさせた。
She widened her eyes in surprise.
虫が飛んでくると、子どもは目をぐりぐりして追いかけた。
When the insect flew by, the child tracked it with wide, rolling eyes.
A rattling or grinding sound; an onomatopoeic use for a squeaky or grating noise.
古い戸車がぐりぐりと音を立てている。
The old sliding-door roller is making a grinding/rattling noise.