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doki doki
What does doki doki mean?
A Japanese sound-effect word representing a racing heart, used to convey nervous excitement or romantic tension, and familiar from titles like Doki Doki Literature Club.
"When she confessed my heart went full doki doki."
Origin
Japanese onomatopoeia ドキドキ (doki doki) for a thumping heartbeat.
Frequently asked questions
What does doki doki mean?
It's a Japanese onomatopoeia for a pounding, racing heartbeat, used to show nervous excitement or romantic tension.
Where have I heard doki doki?
It's familiar from anime sound effects and titles like Doki Doki Literature Club.
How do you use doki doki?
You use it to describe your heart pounding, like 'my heart went full doki doki when she confessed'.
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