Nuance Dictionary / Liquids & Moisture
미끈미끈 mi-kkeun-mi-kkeun
Slippery and slimy, making it difficult to get a grip
What does 미끈미끈 mean?
미끈미끈 (mi-kkeun-mi-kkeun) means: Slippery and slimy, making it difficult to get a grip.
Can describe smooth, slippery skin, or an unpleasant slimy texture like a fish.
How it's actually used
- 생선 껍질이 미끈미끈해서 손질하기 어렵다.
saengseon kkeopjiri mikkeunmikkeunhaeseo sonjilhagi eoryeopda.
The fish skin is slippery and slimy, making it hard to prep.
💡 Used for slippery or slimy textures like raw fish. - 이 로션은 바르고 나면 피부가 미끈미끈해져요.
i rosyeoneun bareugo namyeon pibuga mikkeunmikkeunhaejyeoyo.
After applying this lotion, my skin feels very slick and smooth.
💡 Can describe a slick, oiled skin texture. - 메기 같은 생선은 잡으려고 하면 몸이 미끈미끈해서 정말 힘들어요.
megi gateun saengseoneun jabeuryeogo hamyeon momi mikkeunmikkeunhaeseo jeongmal himdeureoyo.
Fish like catfish are really hard to catch because their bodies are slippery and slimy.
💡 Used for slimy, hard-to-grip surfaces.
Related words in Liquids & Moisture
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