わきわき

noun, adverb taking the 'to' particle

itching-to-grab gesture; grabby hand motion

Describes a hand gesture where one repeatedly opens and closes the fingers, as if eager to grab something. Often used with する or と.

• 赤あかちゃんがおもちゃを見みて、手てをわきわきさせている。

  The baby is making a grabby gesture with its hands at the toy.

• 猫ねこがおやつの前まえでわきわきと手てを動うごかした。

  The cat moved its paws in an itching-to-grab motion in front of the treat.