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텁텁하다 teop-teop-ha-da
A dry, powdery, or overly heavy aftertaste in the mouth or throat
What does 텁텁하다 mean?
텁텁하다 (teop-teop-ha-da) means: A dry, powdery, or overly heavy aftertaste in the mouth or throat.
The feeling in your mouth right after waking up, or after eating a spoonful of dry peanut butter. The air in a dusty room can also feel '텁텁하다'. It instantly makes you crave a glass of ice-cold water.
◆ The Soul of Korean Broth — The unpleasant feeling after eating too much raw garlic or a poorly made thick sauce.
◆ The Soul of Korean Broth — The unpleasant feeling after eating too much raw garlic or a poorly made thick sauce.
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How it's actually used
- 단것을 많이 먹었더니 입안이 텁텁하다.
dan-goseul mani meogeotdeoni ibani teopteop-hada.
My mouth feels pasty and dry after eating too many sweets.
💡 Describes a heavy, coated feeling in the mouth after eating certain foods. - 일어나자마자 입안이 텁텁해서 물을 벌컥벌컥 마셨어.
ireonajamaja ibani teopteophaeseo mureul beolkeokbeolkeok masyeosseo.
My mouth felt dry and heavy as soon as I woke up, so I gulped down some water.
💡 Used for the stale feeling in the mouth upon waking. - 어제 치맥을 너무 짜게 먹고 잤더니 아침에 일어나니까 입안이 너무 텁텁하다.
eoje chimeageul neomu jjage meokgo jatdeoni achime ironikana ibani neomu teopteopmada.
I ate such salty chicken and beer last night, and my mouth feels so dry and heavy this morning.
💡 Commonly used to describe the morning-after feeling of a heavy, salty, or sweet meal.
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