adverb
in puffs; in whiffs
Describes something appearing or being emitted in small, intermittent bursts, like smoke, steam, or scent.
煙がぱっぱっと上がった。
Smoke rose in puffs.
adverb
in flashes
Describes something appearing or happening in quick, intermittent flashes, like light or a brief action.
カメラのフラッシュがぱっぱっと光った。
The camera flash went off in quick bursts.