バリッと

adverb

with a crack; with a ripping sound

Describes a sharp, dry sound of something cracking or tearing, like paper or cloth being ripped.

• 紙かみをバリッと破やぶった。

  I tore the paper with a ripping sound.

• バリッという音おとがして、枝えだが折おれた。

  There was a cracking sound and the branch broke.

adverb, noun or participle which takes 'suru'

stylish; dapper; sharp-looking

Describes someone dressed sharply or looking crisp and put-together. Often used with する to mean 'to dress up' or 'to look sharp'. Compare ぱりっと, which has a similar meaning but can imply a crisper, newer look.

See also: パリッと

• 今日きょうはバリッと決きめて出でかけた。

  I dressed up sharply and went out today.

• 彼かれはいつもバリッとしたスーツを着きている。

  He always wears a sharp-looking suit.