うろちょろ

うろちょろ
adverb, noun
wandering around, loitering aimlessly
informalspokenmovementonomatopoeia
1. wandering around aimlessly, loitering restlessly
A mimetic word describing someone moving about in an aimless, annoying, or restless manner. Often implies the movement is distracting or unwelcome.
うろちょろするな。
Stop wandering around.
子供(こども)がうろちょろしてる。
The kids are running around all over the place.
目(め)の前(まえ)でうろちょろされると集中(しゅうちゅう)できない。
I can't concentrate when someone is wandering around in front of me.
あいつ、うろちょろして邪魔(じゃま)だな。
That guy keeps wandering around and getting in the way.

うろちょろ is a mimetic word (onomatopoeia) that describes aimless, restless movement. It typically carries a negative connotation—the wandering is seen as annoying or distracting.

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