ネチネチ

Alternative writings: ねちねち
Frequency:
1

describing something sticky or gooey; sticky/glutinous in texture or feel (onomatopoeic).

AdverbIrregular VerbOnomatopoeic or Mimetic Word

Examples

手にネチネチしたものがついて洗っても取れなかった。

Something sticky was on my hand and wouldn't come off even after washing.

あの飴は溶けてネチネチしているから気をつけて食べてね。

Be careful eating that candy; it has melted and become gooey.

暑くて汗で髪がネチネチして不快だ。

It's hot and my hair is sticky with sweat — it's uncomfortable.

2

persisting in a nagging or clinging way; being annoyingly persistent or tenacious in speech or behavior.

AdverbAdverb Taking 'と'Irregular VerbOnomatopoeic or Mimetic Word

Examples

彼女は謝っているのに、ネチネチといつまでも文句を言っている。

Even though she apologized, he keeps nagging her persistently.

ネチネチ言うのはやめて、はっきり伝えたほうがいい。

Stop being so nagging; it's better to say it clearly.

彼は別れた恋人のことをネチネチ引きずっている。

He keeps dwelling on his ex-girlfriend in a clingy, persistent way.

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