ぱくぱく
ぱくぱく
adverb, onomatopoeia
munching; gobbling; opening and closing (mouth)
1.
munching; gobbling
Eating eagerly by repeatedly opening and closing the mouth; wolfing down food.
2.
opening and closing repeatedly
The motion of a mouth (or mouth-like thing) repeatedly opening and closing.
An onomatopoeia representing the repeated opening and closing of the mouth, either while eating eagerly or as a standalone mouth motion.
Sound symbolism
The voiceless 「ぱ」 suggests light, quick movements, giving a cute or childlike impression. Contrast with がつがつ, which sounds rougher and greedier.
Common collocations
Related eating onomatopoeia
Related Words
Related:
もぐもぐ (munching)
Compare:
がつがつ (eating greedily)
Related:
むしゃむしゃ (munching noisily)
Compare:
もりもり (heartily)
Compare:
ぱくっと (in one bite)