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シコシコする · noun or participle which takes 'suru'

Meanings

chewy; springy; al dente

Describes a pleasantly firm, elastic texture of food, especially noodles or pasta.

Describes working on something persistently and without rushing, often with a repetitive motion.

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Colloquial onomatopoeia for male masturbation; vulgar and informal.

〈物もの〉がシコシコしているsomething has a chewy, springy texture
このうどんはシコシコしていておいしい。
This udon has a nice chewy texture and tastes great.
シコシコ(と)〈動どう詞し〉to do something steadily and patiently
毎まい日にちシコシコと貯ちょ金きんを続つづけている。
I keep steadily saving a little money every day.
シコシコ(と)した〈物もの〉a chewy, springy [thing] (esp. noodles)
シコシコとした麺めんが好すきだ。
I like noodles with a good chewy texture.
シコシコ(と)働はたらくto work away diligently and patiently
彼かれは一人ひとりでシコシコと仕し事ごとを進すすめた。
He worked steadily on the job by himself.

もちもち sense 1
もちもち describes a soft, mochi-like elasticity, while シコシコ describes a firmer, springier chewiness typical of noodles.
コツコツN2sense 2
こつこつ emphasizes slow, steady plodding effort over time, while シコシコ suggests a repetitive, patient motion in the moment.
プリプリ sense 1
プリプリ describes a bouncy, springy texture like fresh shrimp, whereas シコシコ emphasizes resistance when chewing, as in al dente noodles.
せっせとN2sense 2
せっせと describes busily working without pause, whereas シコシコ conveys a calmer, patient repetition.

ふにゃふにゃ sense 1
ふにゃふにゃ describes a soft, limp texture, the opposite of the firm, chewy bite described by シコシコ.

Mimetic word; the exact origin is uncertain, but the reduplicated form suggests a repetitive action or texture.