also: ぺろん
adverb taking the 'to' particle, adverb
gobbling up; eating up quickly; in no time
Describes eating something completely and quickly, often in one smooth motion. Used with verbs like 食べる, 平らげる.
彼は大きなケーキをペロリと平らげた。
He gobbled up the big cake in no time.
adverb taking the 'to' particle, adverb
quickly sticking out one's tongue
Mimics the quick motion of sticking out the tongue, often playfully or in a teasing manner. Used with 舌を出す.
子供がペロリと舌を出して笑った。
The child stuck out their tongue quickly and laughed.
adverb taking the 'to' particle, adverb
licking; licking up
Describes a single, smooth licking motion, like an animal licking something up or a person licking their lips. Often with 舐める.
猫がミルクをペロリと舐めた。
The cat licked up the milk with one smooth motion.
adverb taking the 'to' particle, adverb
peeling off in one go; completely
Used for peeling or removing something cleanly and quickly in one motion, like a sticker or a bandage. Often with 剥がす.
シールをペロリと剥がした。
I peeled off the sticker in one go.
Hiragana variant of ペロン.
Mimetic word; the sound and rhythm evoke a quick, smooth, single action. The exact origin is uncertain.