なよなよ

Alternative writings: ナヨナヨ
Frequency:
1

An onomatopoeic/mimetic word meaning delicately, weakly, or limply; soft and yielding movements (often slightly pejorative).

Adverb Taking 'と'AdverbIrregular VerbOnomatopoeic or Mimetic Word

Examples

彼はなよなよと歩いていて、頼りなく見えた。

He walked weakly and looked unreliable.

なよなよした茎は風で簡単に折れる。

The limp stems break easily in the wind.

なよなよと声を震わせながら答えた。

He answered with a trembling, weak voice.