ブスブスsputtering, smoldering, repeated thrusting into something (sword, needle, etc.), pricking repeatedly, mutterings of discontent, faint sounds of complaint

ダンボールにハサミをブスブス刺(さ)す。

Repeatedly thrusting scissors into the cardboard. {sputtering, smoldering, repeated thrusting into something (sword, needle, etc.), pricking repeatedly, mutterings of discontent, faint sounds of complaint}

部下(ぶか)が陰(かげ)でブスブスと文句(もんく)を言(い)っているらしい。

It seems that my subordinates are muttering complaints behind my back. {sputtering, smoldering, repeated thrusting into something (sword, needle, etc.), pricking repeatedly, mutterings of discontent, faint sounds of complaint}

焚(た)き火(び)の中(なか)で湿(しめ)った薪(たきぎ)がブスブスと燻(くすぶ)っているようだ。

It seems like the damp firewood is smoldering and sputtering in the bonfire. {sputtering, smoldering, repeated thrusting into something (sword, needle, etc.), pricking repeatedly, mutterings of discontent, faint sounds of complaint}

鶏肉(けいにく)を調理(ちょうり)する前(まえ)に、フォークでブスブスと刺(さ)しました。

Before cooking the chicken, I pricked it repeatedly with a fork. {sputtering, smoldering, repeated thrusting into something (sword, needle, etc.), pricking repeatedly, mutterings of discontent, faint sounds of complaint}

火事場(かじば)がまだブスブスくすぶっていて、油断(ゆだん)をすることは出来(でき)ない。

The fire scene is still smoldering and we cannot afford to be careless. {sputtering, smoldering, repeated thrusting into something (sword, needle, etc.), pricking repeatedly, mutterings of discontent, faint sounds of complaint}