ククク

interjection

mwahahaha; evil laughter

Interjection representing a low, sinister chuckle, often used by villains in manga or anime.

• 悪あく役やくが「ククク…」と笑わらった。

  The villain laughed, 'Mwahahaha...'

adverb, adverb taking the 'to' particle

coo; cooing; pigeon sound

Onomatopoeia for the soft cooing of pigeons or doves. Often used with と, as in クククと鳴く.

• 鳩はとがクククと鳴ないている。

  The pigeon is cooing softly.

adverb, adverb taking the 'to' particle

stifled laughter; suppressed laughter

Describes a quiet, suppressed laugh, often with the mouth closed. Can be used adverbially with と.

• 彼かれは口くちを押おさえてクククと笑わらった。

  He stifled a laugh, going 'kukuku'.

adverb, adverb taking the 'to' particle

snagging sound

Rare onomatopoeia for the sound of something catching or snagging, such as fabric on a rough surface.

• セーターがクククと引ひっかかった。

  The sweater snagged with a 'kukuku' sound.