Nuance Dictionary / Size & Texture Contrasts
뾰족뾰족 ppyo-jok-ppyo-jok
Sharp, pointed, and prickly in shape, or having an overly sensitive attitude
What does 뾰족뾰족 mean?
뾰족뾰족 (ppyo-jok-ppyo-jok) means: Sharp, pointed, and prickly in shape, or having an overly sensitive attitude.
Can be physical (spikes) or psychological (a highly defensive, thorny personality).
How it's actually used
- 선인장 가시가 뾰족뾰족해서 만질 때 조심해야 해.
seon-injang gasiga ppyojokppyojokhaeseo manjil ttae josimhaeya hae.
The cactus thorns are super sharp, so you have to be careful when touching it.
💡 Describes physical objects with multiple sharp, prickly points. - 오늘 무슨 일 있어? 말투가 왜 이렇게 뾰족뾰족해?
oneul museun il isseo? maltuga wae ireoke ppyojokppyojokhae?
Is something wrong today? Why is your tone so thorny?
💡 Describes a prickly, defensive, or snappy attitude in conversation. - 고슴도치 등에는 뾰족뾰족한 가시가 돋아 있어요.
goseumdochi deung-eneun ppyojokppyojokhan gasi-ga doda isseoyo.
Hedgehogs have sharp, prickly spines on their backs.
💡 Describes physical, sharp points like spines.
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