adverb, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
startled; frightened; alarmed
Describes a sudden physical or emotional jolt from surprise, fear, or shock. Often used with verbs like する or なる.
See also: ぎくり
大きな音にギクッとした。
I was startled by the loud noise.
I was taken aback by his words and couldn't say anything.
adverb, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
creaking; cracking; snapping; popping
Mimics a short, sharp sound like a joint cracking, a floorboard creaking, or something snapping. Less common than the startle sense.
床板がギクッときしんだ。
The floorboard creaked with a sharp sound.
指を曲げたらギクッと音がした。
My finger made a cracking sound when I bent it.