adverb taking the 'to' particle
snap; break with a snap
Describes the sound or action of a thread, rope, or similar thin object breaking suddenly.
See also: ぷつん
糸がプツッと切れた。
The thread snapped.
adverb taking the 'to' particle
cut off suddenly; end abruptly
Used for a call, communication, or connection ending abruptly, as if cut.
電話がプツッと切れた。
The phone call suddenly cut off.
adverb taking the 'to' particle
Describes a pimple, swelling, or similar small bump bursting open.
にきびがプツッとつぶれた。
The pimple popped.
adverb taking the 'to' particle
Describes the action of pricking something with a needle or similar sharp object.
針でプツッと刺した。
I pricked it with a needle.