ぶかぶか

ぶかぶか
na-adjective, adverb
baggy; too loose; oversized
informalonomatopoeiaclothing
1. baggy; too loose; oversized
Describes clothing or items that are too big and fit loosely, hanging or flapping on the wearer.
この(くつ)ぶかぶかだ。
These shoes are too loose.
My big brother's shirt is so baggy I can't wear it.
ダイエットしたら(まえ)ズボンぶかぶかになった。
After dieting, my old pants became baggy on me.

An onomatopoeic word (擬態語(ぎたいご)) that evokes the image of something loose and flapping. Most commonly used to describe clothing or shoes that are too big for the wearer.

Common collocations

Similar words

  • だぶだぶ: baggy, loose-fitting — very similar, but also used for liquids sloshing around
  • ゆるい: loose — more general, can describe anything from fit to rules
  • (おお)きすぎる: too big — a plain description without the vivid onomatopoeic feel
  • ぴったり: fitting perfectly — the opposite of ぶかぶか
  • きつい: tight — too small or constricting