also: ぎゅって
adverb, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
Onomatopoeic adverb describing a strong, squeezing, or pressing action. Often used with verbs like 握る, 抱きしめる, 押す, or 結ぶ. Can also be used with する to mean 'to squeeze tightly'.
彼女は私の手をぎゅっと握った。
She squeezed my hand tightly.
子どもをぎゅっと抱きしめた。
I hugged the child tightly.
蓋をぎゅっと押して閉めてください。
Please press the lid down firmly to close it.