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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.

Related words in Animalistic & Sneaky Movements

폴짝폴짝 pol-jjak-pol-jjak꼬물꼬물 kko-mul-kko-mul꿈틀꿈틀 kkum-teul-kkum-teul꼬깃꼬깃 kko-git-kko-git기웃기웃 gi-ut-gi-ut

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