also: ぱちん
adverb taking the 'to' particle, adverb
Mimetic word for a sharp, light snapping or clicking sound, often used with と.
彼は指をパチンと鳴らした。
He snapped his fingers with a click.
スイッチをパチンと入れる。
I flip the switch with a snap.
noun
ornamental clip (hair, obi, etc.)
Abbreviation of パチン留め; a decorative clip used for hair or obi. Casual noun usage.
髪にパチンを付けてみた。
I tried putting a clip in my hair.