ビクッと

Alternative writings: びくっと, びくりと, ビクリと
Frequency:
1

an onomatopoeic adverb meaning to start or flinch suddenly (a quick, startled movement).

AdverbIrregular VerbOnomatopoeic or Mimetic Word

Examples

物音がして、私は思わずビクッとした。

There was a noise and I involuntarily jumped.

先生に名前を呼ばれてビクッと振り向いた。

When the teacher called my name, I startled and turned around.

注射の針を見ると、子どもはビクッと体をすくめた。

Seeing the needle, the child flinched.

冗談で背中を叩かれてビクッとした。

I was tapped on the back as a joke and I jumped.

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