also: ぎょろり · ぎろり · ぎろっ
adverb, adverb taking the 'to' particle
Describes a sharp, intense stare, often with a sense of menace or strong emotion. Used adverbially with と or as a standalone mimetic word.
He glared at me sharply.
The cat's eyes gleamed piercingly in the dark.
Variant with a slightly sharper, more piercing nuance.
Katakana variant often used for emphasis or stylistic effect.
Katakana variant of ぎろり.
Katakana variant of ぎょろり.
Clipped variant with a more abrupt, sharp feel.
Katakana variant of ぎろっ.
Mimetic word; the exact derivation is uncertain, but the sound-symbolic element ぎら/ぎょろ/ぎろ evokes a sharp, intense visual impression.