also: くしゃっと
adverb
with a crush; with a squash; with a crunch
Onomatopoeic adverb describing something being crushed, squashed, or crumpled forcefully, often with a sound.
空き缶をぐしゃっと踏みつぶした。
I crushed the empty can with a stomp.
紙袋がぐしゃっとつぶれた。
The paper bag got squashed flat.
adverb
crinkling up; wrinkling; creasing
Only with reading くしゃっと / クシャっと / クシャッと
Describes a face or fabric crinkling into wrinkles or creases, often from smiling or being crushed softly. Restricted to the くしゃっと reading.
彼女はくしゃっと笑った。
She smiled, crinkling up her face.
スカートがくしゃっとしわになった。
The skirt got wrinkled and creased.
Describes a crumpled or wrinkled state, often used for paper or fabric, while くしゃっと emphasizes the sudden crinkling action.
Mimetic word; the voiced initial consonant in ぐしゃっと suggests a heavier, more forceful crushing sound compared to the lighter くしゃっと for crinkling.