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살짝살짝 sal-jjak-sal-jjak
Doing something in tiny, rapid bursts just at the edge of someone's perception—like a sidelong glance or a stealthy finger-poke.
What does 살짝살짝 mean?
살짝살짝 (sal-jjak-sal-jjak) means: Doing something in tiny, rapid bursts just at the edge of someone's perception—like a sidelong glance or a stealthy finger-poke.
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How it's actually used
- 동생이 냉장고 앞에서 자꾸 살짝살짝 집어먹어.
dong-sa-i naeng-jang-go ap-e-seo jak-ku sal-jjak-sal-jjak jib-eo-meog-eo.
My sibling keeps sneaking little bites right in front of the fridge.
💡 Captures the petty, repeated micro-thefts of food that you only notice out of the corner of your eye. - 걔가 수업 중에 나를 살짝살짝 쳐다보더라고.
gyae-ga su-eop jung-e na-reul sal-jjak-sal-jjak chyeo-da-bo-deor-a-go.
I noticed him keeping up a rhythm of quick, sidelong glances at me during class.
💡 Highlights a series of fleeting glances rather than one obvious stare. - 문틈으로 살짝살짝 보니까 다 보이거든?
mun-teum-ero sal-jjak-sal-jjak bo-ni-kka da bo-i-go-deun?
I can see everything because you keep peeking through the crack in the door!
💡 Shows the repeating, low-stakes stealth of someone trying not to get caught spying.
Related words in Sounds & Sensations
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