ぐいっと

Reading: ぐいっと
Meaning: forcefully, with a jerk
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Example Sentence
腕 を ぐいっと 引っ張られた
My arm was yanked forcefully.
Usage Notes
Onomatopoeia describing a forceful pulling or drinking motion. Often used with drinking alcohol or pulling something.
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