言いいながら

expression

while saying; with these words

Used to describe an action that occurs simultaneously with speaking, or to introduce a quoted statement followed by an action. Often appears in narrative contexts.

• 彼かれは「さようなら」と言いいながら、手てを振ふった。

  He waved his hand while saying goodbye.

• 「大だい丈じょう夫ぶ」と言いいながら、彼かの女じょは微笑ほほえんだ。

  Saying 'It's okay,' she smiled.