Gradually; little by little — doing something at a leisurely or steady pace.
ぼつぼつ仕事を始めようか。
Shall I start working little by little?
春になって畑の準備をぼつぼつ始めた。
With spring, I gradually began preparing the fields.
彼はぼつぼつと計画を進めている。
He is proceeding with the plan step by step.
Soon; before long — used conversationally to mean 'it's about time' or 'shortly'.
ぼつぼつ帰ろうか。
Shall we head home soon?
会議もぼつぼつ終わりにしましょう。
Let's wrap up the meeting soon.
Here and there; scattered or occurring in spots.
野原に花がぼつぼつ咲いている。
Flowers are blooming here and there in the field.
壁にぼつぼつと汚れが目立ってきた。
Some stains have started to show up here and there on the wall.
Spots; dots; pimples; a rash — noun usage referring to small spots or eruptions on the skin.
夏になると首にぼつぼつができることがある。
In summer, sometimes I get little spots on my neck.
アレルギーで顔にぼつぼつが広がった。
An allergic reaction caused spots to spread over my face.