also: すぱり
adverb, adverb taking the 'to' particle
completely; resolutely; flatly
Used for quitting, refusing, or ending something decisively and without hesitation. Often with verbs like やめる, 断る, or 別れる.
タバコをすっぱりやめた。
I quit smoking completely.
彼の申し出
I flatly refused his offer.
adverb, adverb taking the 'to' particle
cleanly; in one clean cut
Describes cutting or snapping something off neatly and sharply, often with a single decisive motion.
枝をすっぱり切り落とした。
I cut the branch off cleanly.
ばっさり is used for cutting off hair or branches in large amounts or with a single bold stroke, often implying a drastic change, whereas すっぱり suggests a clean, precise cut.
Mimetic word; the geminated form すっぱり likely emphasizes the sharp, decisive nature of the action. The exact origin is uncertain.