an onomatopoeic word for a quick click or snap (e.g., a camera shutter); used to imitate a short, sharp sound
彼女は笑顔でカメラに向かってぱちりと写真を撮られた。
She smiled and had her picture snapped with a quick click of the camera.
子どもが指をぱちりと鳴らして注意を引いた。
The child snapped his fingers with a quick 'pachi' to get attention.
雨粒が窓に当たってぱちりと小さな音がした。
A raindrop hit the window and made a small popping sound.