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I found the word [グギイイ](https://i.stack.imgur.com/cZNUY.jpg), while reading a
comic and I'm having trouble figuring out its meaning. The only thing I can
think of is that "グギ" could be a sfx for "popping veins", seeing as the
character is getting angry at his friends for being lazy; but the word is not
listed on <http://thejadednetwork.com/sfx/> and it's written inside a speech
bubble, making it look like the character is shouting it. This is my first
post, so I hope I'm not violating any rules. Thank you very much for whatever
help you'll provide!
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meaning words
Is グギイイ a sound effect?
Onomatopoeia are infamously difficult to translate, since there are around 3
times as many of them in Japanese as in English. They can also vary from
region to region in Japan, and even from person to person.

In general, when the onomatopoeia uses voiced consonants (with dakuten like
ぐぎ) it is denoting something forceful. Remember that voicing a consonant means
you have to vibrate your larynx, and it is this extra vibration which is said
to provoke an impression of force or intensity in the listener. Some typical
examples:  
ころころ something small rolling **vs** ごろごろ thunder, purring  
さらさら silky **vs** ざらざら rough

So I'd say from the context it is likely to mean something forceful, something
gutteral, something strong or powerful, something which is intended to convey
intensity.
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