Nuance Dictionary / Appearance & Demeanor
번지르르 beon-ji-reu-reu
Slick, glossy, and highly polished on the outside, but usually lacking substance or honesty on the inside
What does 번지르르 mean?
번지르르 (beon-ji-reu-reu) means: Slick, glossy, and highly polished on the outside, but usually lacking substance or honesty on the inside.
A negative word for a smooth talker or a scam that looks too good on the surface.
How it's actually used
- 말만 번지르르하게 하고 행동은 하나도 안 하네.
malman beonjireurakhage hago haeng-doneun hana do anna ne.
He's all talk and doesn't take any action at all.
💡 Used to criticize someone whose words sound smooth but lack substance. - 겉만 번지르르하지 속은 다 썩었어.
geotman beonjireurakhaji sogeun da sseogeosseo.
It looks slick on the outside, but it's completely rotten on the inside.
💡 Often used to describe a deceptive product, deal, or person. - 말만 번지르르하게 하고 막상 책임을 지려고 하질 않네.
malman beonjireuruhage hago maksang chaegimeul jiryeogo hajil anne.
He’s all talk with a slick tongue, but when push comes to shove, he won't take responsibility.
💡 Carries a negative connotation for people whose words look good on the surface but lack true substance.
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