Nuance Dictionary / Colors & Visual Vibrancy
누리끼리하다 nu-ri-kki-ri-ha-da
Dull, washed-out, and unpleasantly yellowish
What does 누리끼리하다 mean?
누리끼리하다 (nu-ri-kki-ri-ha-da) means: Dull, washed-out, and unpleasantly yellowish.
Describes something that should be white but has yellowed in a dirty or old way, like old teeth or worn shirts.
How it's actually used
- 오래 입은 흰색 티셔츠가 목 부분만 누리끼리해졌다.
orae ibeun huinsek tisyeoga mok bupunman nurikkirihaejyeotda.
The white t-shirt I've been wearing for a while has turned yellowish only around the collar.
💡 Describes a dingy, aged yellowing on fabrics. - 그 사람 치아가 좀 누리끼리해서 웃을 때 신경 쓰이겠다.
geu saram chiaga jom nurikkirihaeseo useul ttae singyeong sseuigetda.
His teeth are a bit yellowish, so he must feel self-conscious when he smiles.
💡 Used for unflattering yellowish stains on teeth or items. - 오랫동안 서랍 속에 넣어뒀던 흰색 티셔츠가 누리끼리하게 변색되었다.
oraetdongan seorap soge neoeodwotdeon huinsek tisyeocheuga nurikkirihage byeonsakdoeeotda.
The white t-shirt that had been sitting in the drawer for a long time turned a washed-out, yellowish color.
💡 Used when whites have aged or stained into an unappealing yellow.
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