adverb, adverb taking the 'to' particle, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
Mimetic word describing a sudden, startled reaction, often physical. Frequently used with する or と.
See also: ぎくり
大きな音にぎっくりとした。
I started at the loud noise.
彼はその知らせを聞いてぎっくりした。
He was taken aback by the news.