also: あかんべ · あっかんべー · あっかんべ · あっかんべぇ · あかんべー · あっかんべえ · あかんべい · あかんべぇ
noun
pulling down one's lower eyelid and sticking out one's tongue (taunt)
A childish taunting gesture; often accompanied by saying 'あかんべえ'. Derived from 赤目 (red eye).
See also: 赤目
子供が「あかんべえ」と言いながら、下まぶたを引っ張って舌を出した。
The child pulled down his lower eyelid and stuck out his tongue, saying 'akanbee'.
interjection
Interjection expressing strong rejection or contempt, often used playfully or in a childish manner. Can be accompanied by the gesture.
「一緒に遊ぼうよ」「あかんべえ！いやだね」
"Let's play together." "No way! I don't want to."