ぷくぷく

adverb, adverb taking the 'to' particle

bubbling; foaming; bobbing with bubbles

Describes something sinking or rising while producing bubbles, or a liquid bubbling and foaming. Often used with と.

See also: ぶくぶく

• 鍋なべのスープがぷくぷくと煮に立たっている。

  The soup in the pot is bubbling away.

• 魚さかなが水すい面めんでぷくぷくと泡あわを出だしている。

  The fish is blowing bubbles at the water's surface.

adverb, adverb taking the 'to' particle

chubby; pudgy; puffed up

Describes a cute, plump appearance, often of babies, animals, or puffed-out cheeks. Can be used with と or as a する-verb.

• 赤あかちゃんのぷくぷくしたほっぺたがかわいい。

  The baby's chubby cheeks are adorable.

• ハムスターがほお袋ぶくろをぷくぷくにふくらませている。

  The hamster has puffed out its cheek pouches.