がやがや

がやがや
adverb
noisily, clamorously (of a crowd)
onomatopoeia
1. noisily, clamorously
Describes the loud, confused noise of many people talking at once; the din of a crowd.
The classroom was noisy with chatter.
I can hear the clamor of voices in the izakaya.
The children gathered noisily.
The market was full of lively commotion.
がやがやした + noun

Sound symbolism: The voiced consonant conveys a loud, somewhat rough or chaotic sound.

Forms

Nuance: Often describes a lively atmosphere rather than unpleasant noise. Can be positive (bustling, lively) or slightly negative (too noisy).

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