ぎくぎく

adverb, adverb taking the 'to' particle, noun or participle which takes 'suru'

jerkily; stiffly; in a halting manner

Describes movement or speech that is awkward, stiff, or lacking smoothness, often due to nervousness or physical tension. Can be used with と or する.

• 緊きん張ちょうして、体からだがぎくぎく動うごいた。

  I was so nervous that my body moved jerkily.

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