ぼそぼそ

adverb, adverb taking the 'to' particle, noun or participle which takes 'suru'

mumbling; murmuring; in a subdued voice

Describes speaking quietly, unclearly, or in a low mutter, often with a negative or hesitant nuance.

• 彼かれはぼそぼそと何なにか言いったが、聞きき取とれなかった。

  He mumbled something, but I couldn't catch it.

• 人ひと前まえでぼそぼそ話はなすのはやめてください。

  Please stop mumbling in front of people.

adverb, adverb taking the 'to' particle, noun or participle which takes 'suru', na-adjective

dry and crumbly; stale; tasteless

Describes food that is dry, lacking moisture, and often unappetizing, like stale bread or overcooked rice.

• このパンはぼそぼそしていて、あまりおいしくない。

  This bread is dry and crumbly, not very tasty.

• 冷さめたご飯はんがぼそぼそになる。

  Cold rice becomes dry and stale.