Nuance Dictionary / Pacing & Transition
뚝딱 ttuk-ttak
Making, fixing, or finishing something very quickly, skillfully, and effortlessly
What does 뚝딱 mean?
뚝딱 (ttuk-ttak) means: Making, fixing, or finishing something very quickly, skillfully, and effortlessly.
The sound/vibe of a magic wand or a master craftsman finishing a task in a blink.
How it's actually used
- 냉장고에 남은 재료들로 저녁밥을 뚝딱 만들었어요.
Naengjagoe nameun jaeryodeullo jeonyeokbabeul ttukttak mandeureosseoyo.
I whipped up dinner in no time with the leftover ingredients in the fridge.
💡 Implies cooking or preparing something quickly and effortlessly. - 언니가 고장 난 의자를 뚝딱 고쳐줬어.
Eonniga gojang nan uijareul ttukttak gochyeojwosseo.
My older sister fixed the broken chair in a flash.
💡 Used when someone fixes or builds something with great skill and speed. - 남편이 부엌 살림용 선반을 뚝딱 만들어 주었어요.
nampyeon-i bueok sallyim-yong seonban-eul ttukttak mandeureo ju-eot-seoyo.
My husband quickly whipped up a shelf for our kitchen supplies.
💡 Used when describing a handy person assembling or fixing something in no time.
Related words in Pacing & Transition
꼬박꼬박 kko-bak-kko-bak띄엄띄엄 tti-eom-tti-eom술술 sul-sul다짜고짜 da-jja-go-jja무턱대고 mu-teok-dae-go