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뽈뽈 ppol-ppol
Walking around busily and cutely, taking small, rapid steps
What does 뽈뽈 mean?
뽈뽈 (ppol-ppol) means: Walking around busily and cutely, taking small, rapid steps.
Often used for small puppies or toddlers who seem to be busy doing nothing.
How it's actually used
- 강아지가 이리저리 뽈뽈거리며 돌아다닌다.
gangajiga irijeori ppolppolgeorimyeo doradaninda.
The puppy is scurrying around busily here and there.
💡 Often suffixed with -거리다 to describe small, rapid, busy movements. - 우리 막내가 뽈뽈대며 엄마 뒤를 쫓아다녀요.
uri maknaega ppolppoldaemyeo eomma dwireul jjotadanyeoyo.
Our youngest child is scuttling along behind mom, taking busy little steps.
💡 Creates an affectionate, cute image of toddlers or small pets. - 강아지가 작은 발로 뽈뽈 거리며 거실을 돌아다녀요.
gangajiga jageun balleoro bbolbbol georimyeo geosireul doradanyeoyo.
The puppy is scurrying busily around the living room on its tiny paws.
💡 Used to describe cute, busy movement of small creatures.
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