Nuance Dictionary / Animalistic & Sneaky Movements
꼬깃꼬깃 kko-git-kko-git
Crumpling paper, a letter, or money tightly and messily into a small shape
What does 꼬깃꼬깃 mean?
꼬깃꼬깃 (kko-git-kko-git) means: Crumpling paper, a letter, or money tightly and messily into a small shape.
Often implies hiding something or keeping a precious but worn-out object (like crumpled allowance money).
🎙️ 꼬깃꼬깃은 표기 그대로 읽지 않아요 — 실제로는 [꼬긷꼬긷]로 소리나요 (받침규칙). 발음 연습하기 →
How it's actually used
- 그는 편지를 꼬깃꼬깃 접어서 주머니에 넣었다.
geuneun pyeonjireul kkogitkkogit jeob-eoseo jumeonie neoeotda.
He crumpled the letter tightly and put it in his pocket.
💡 Describes crushing paper or fabric into a messy, compact shape. - 주머니 속에서 꼬깃꼬깃 구겨진 만원짜리가 나왔다.
jumeoni sog-eseo kkogitkkogit gugyeojin manwonjjariga nawatda.
A crumpled-up 10,000-won bill came out of his pocket.
💡 Frequently used for money that has been messily folded or stuffed away. - 주머니 속에서 꼬깃꼬깃 구겨진 천원짜리 지폐를 꺼내 아이스크림을 샀다.
jumeoni sogeseo kkogitkkogit gugyeojin cheonwonjjari jipereul kkeonae aiseukrimeul satda.
I took out a crumpled-up one-thousand-won bill from my pocket and bought ice cream.
💡 Used for paper or money that is messed up and folded clumsily.
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