This is the 2997th most frequent Japanese word.
バキバキ
"バキバキ" refers to something being stiff, muscular, or making cracking sounds, such as joints cracking.
Here, 'バキバキ' is used to describe the shredded or well-defined appearance of one's muscular physique.
彼の筋肉はバキバキで、まるでプロのボディビルダーのようだ。
His muscles are shredded and look just like a professional bodybuilder's.
In this sentence, 'バキバキ' mimics the sharp breaking or cracking sound, often associated with brittle materials.
廊下で何かがバキバキと壊れる音が聞こえた。
In the hallway, I heard the sound of something breaking into shards.
Here, 'バキバキ' describes the cracking sound made when stretching or realigning joints, commonly experienced during exercise.