An onomatopoeic adverb indicating rapid or marked improvement or growth (e.g., skills improving quickly).
新しいギターを練習してから、演奏がメキメキ上達した。
After practicing with the new guitar, his playing improved remarkably fast.
彼女はトレーニングを始めてから体力がメキメキついてきた。
Since she started training, her stamina has increased noticeably.
新入社員の成長がメキメキ見える。
You can see the new employee's progress rapidly.
An onomatopoeic word for the creaking, cracking, or breaking sound (a 'meki' sound).
古い床がメキメキと音を立てたので、歩くのをためらった。
The old floor creaked and cracked, so I hesitated to walk on it.
冬の乾燥で木の枝がメキメキと折れた。
In the dry winter air, the tree branch snapped with cracking sounds.