プログレッシブ和英中辞典(第３版)の解説
ほくほく【ほくほく】
1 〔うれしい様子〕
- ほくほくして
with satisfaction - 計画が図に当たって彼はほくほくだ
He is chuckling to himself over the success of his plan.／He can't hide [conceal] his delight [glee] over the success of his plan.
2 〔煮物などが柔らかくほぐれる様子〕
- このいもはほくほくしてうまい
What a good potato! It has a light, dry texture.