Nuance Dictionary / Tangled & Untangled States
빳빳(하다) ppat-ppat-ha-da
Stiff, crisp, and unbending, like freshly ironed shirts, new money, or an overly proud attitude
What does 빳빳(하다) mean?
빳빳(하다) (ppat-ppat-ha-da) means: Stiff, crisp, and unbending, like freshly ironed shirts, new money, or an overly proud attitude.
Can be very positive (crisp new money) or negative (someone refusing to bow or apologize).
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How it's actually used
- 새로 산 교복 셔츠가 풀을 먹인 것처럼 아주 빳빳하다.
saero san gyobok syeocheuga pureul meogin geoscheoreom aju ppattatada.
The newly bought uniform shirt is as crisp and stiff as if it was starched.
💡 Used for clothes that are stiff and crisp, often freshly ironed. - 출장 가려고 지갑을 열었더니 새돈이라 빳빳한 오만 원권이 들어 있네.
chuljang garyeogo jigabeul yeoreotdeoni saedonira ppattatan oman won-gwon-i deureo inne.
I opened my wallet to go on a business trip, and crisp, brand-new 50,000 won bills were inside.
💡 Describes brand new, unbent paper money. - 새로 산 교복 셔츠를 다림질해서 아주 빳빳하게 만들었다.
saero san gyobok syeocheureul darimjilhaeseo aju ppattathage mandeulda.
I ironed the newly bought school uniform shirt to make it very crisp and stiff.
💡 Describes freshly ironed fabric.
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