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叽咕
jīgu
Description
“叽咕”是说两个人小声说话，别人听不清楚。
"叽咕" means two people talking quietly so others can't hear clearly.
它常常表示偷偷地说私话，有一点神秘的感觉。
It often means whispering secretly, with a bit of a mysterious feeling.
Meanings
叽咕jīgu
to whisper; to mutter in a low voice
他们俩在角落里叽咕什么呢？
What are those two whispering about in the corner?
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Notes
- Nuance
implies secretive, hard-to-hear talk between people, often with a slightly negative tone.
- Etymology
onomatopoeic reduplication-style word mimicking soft murmuring sounds.
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