にゅるっと

Alternative writings: ニュルっと, ニュルッと
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An onomatopoeic adverb describing a slimy/slippery motion (something sliding or oozing) or a hesitant, sliding movement; used colloquially.

AdverbIrregular VerbOnomatopoeic or Mimetic Word

Examples

手袋に油がついて、にゅるっと手が滑った。

My hand slipped with a slimy slide because the glove got oily.

魚をさばいたら、にゅるっと汁が出てきた。

When I gutted the fish, a slimy liquid oozed out.

ドアノブをにゅるっと拭いたら、汚れが取れた。

When I wiped the doorknob with a slimy motion, the grime came off.

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