Nuance Dictionary / Chaos, Rushing & Spinning
벌렁벌렁 beol-leong-beol-leong
Nostrils flaring, or a chest palpitating heavily from fear or physical exertion
What does 벌렁벌렁 mean?
벌렁벌렁 (beol-leong-beol-leong) means: Nostrils flaring, or a chest palpitating heavily from fear or physical exertion.
The visible pumping of the heart or lungs when startled or exhausted.
How it's actually used
- 롤러코스터가 떨어지기 직전에 심장이 벌렁벌렁거렸어요.
rolleokoseuteoga tteoreojigi jikjeone simjangi beollongbeollonggeoryeosseoyo.
My heart was hammering wildly right before the roller coaster dropped.
💡 Describes a heart pounding intensely from fear or anticipation. - 너무 매운 음식을 먹었더니 코끝이 벌렁벌렁해요.
neomu maeun eumsigeul meogeotdeoni kokkeuchi beollongbeollonghaeyo.
My nostrils are flaring because I ate something really spicy.
💡 Can refer to the nostrils expanding due to physical sensation. - 너무 긴장해서 가슴이 벌렁벌렁거린다.
neomu ginjanghaeseo gaseumi beolleongbeolleonggeorinda.
My heart is pounding heavily because I am so nervous.
💡 Use with 가슴이 to describe intense excitement or anxiety.
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