ぴっ

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Meanings

1

adverb taking the 'to' particle

straight; flatly

onomatopoeic or mimetic word

Describes something standing straight or extending flatly, often with と. Mimetic.

彼かれは背せ筋すじをぴっと伸のばした。
He straightened his back perfectly.

2

adverb taking the 'to' particle

onomatopoeic or mimetic word

Mimetic for a quick, snapping motion or abrupt change. Often with と.

糸いとがぴっと切きれた。
The thread snapped.

3

adverb taking the 'to' particle

sticking into; attaching quickly

onomatopoeic or mimetic word

Mimetic for a quick sticking or attaching motion. Often with と.

シールをぴっと貼はった。
I stuck the sticker on quickly.

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Usage patterns

背せ筋すじを〈動どう詞し〉to straighten one's back sharply
先せん生せいに注ちゅう意いされて、背せ筋すじをぴっと伸のばした。
When the teacher pointed it out, I snapped my back straight.
スイッチを〈動どう詞し〉to switch something off/on with a snap
彼かれはテレビのスイッチをぴっと切きった。
He snapped the TV switch off.
シールを〈動どう詞し〉to stick a sticker on quickly
封ふう筒とうにシールをぴっと貼はった。
I quickly stuck a sticker onto the envelope.