adverb, adverb taking the 'to' particle, na-adjective
fluently (speaking a foreign language)
Describes speaking a foreign language smoothly and without hesitation; often used with 話す or 喋る.
彼女は英語がぺらぺらだ。
She speaks English fluently.
日本語をぺらぺら話
I want to become able to speak Japanese fluently.
adverb, adverb taking the 'to' particle
incessantly; glibly; garrulously
Used for talking a lot, often in a smooth but possibly shallow or nonstop manner; can carry a slightly negative nuance of chattering on.
彼は自分のことばかりぺらぺらしゃべっている。
He keeps chattering on about himself.
adverb, adverb taking the 'to' particle
flipping through pages quickly
Describes the action or sound of turning pages rapidly, one after another.
彼は本をぺらぺらめくった。
He flipped through the book quickly.
noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', na-adjective, adverb, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
Describes paper, cloth, or other materials that are thin and lack substance; can also describe weak or unconvincing arguments.
この紙はぺらぺらで破れやすい。
This paper is thin and tears easily.
彼の言い訳はぺらぺらだった。
His excuse was flimsy.