What does Puyo Puyo mean in Japanese?

"Puyo Puyo" (ぷよぷよ) in Japanese translates to "bouncing blobs" or "bouncy blobs." The term "puyo" refers to the round, jelly-like characters in the game, which are often depicted as colorful, bouncing shapes. The name captures the playful and dynamic nature of the gameplay, where players match these blobs to clear them from the board.