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뚝딱뚝딱 ttuk-ttak-ttuk-ttak
The onomatopoeic rhythm of effortless, rapid-fire construction or repair.
What does 뚝딱뚝딱 mean?
뚝딱뚝딱 (ttuk-ttak-ttuk-ttak) means: The onomatopoeic rhythm of effortless, rapid-fire construction or repair.
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How it's actually used
- 아빠가 고장 난 의자를 뚝딱뚝딱 고쳐주셨어.
appa-ga gojang nan uija-reul ttuk-ttak-ttuk-ttak gochyeo-jusyeosseo.
Dad fixed the broken chair in a heartbeat.
💡 Highlights the 'handy-man' trope often associated with paternal figures. - 그 친구는 요리 재료만 있으면 뚝딱뚝딱 맛있는 걸 만들어내.
geu chingu-neun yori jaeryo-man isseumyeon ttuk-ttak-ttuk-ttak masinneun geol mandeureonae.
If that friend has the ingredients, they whip up something delicious in no time.
💡 Shows the word can be used metaphorically for skilled, rapid creation. - 뚝딱뚝딱 만들더니 벌써 다 끝났어?
ttuk-ttak-ttuk-ttak mandeuldeoni beolsseo da kkeutnasseo?
You were just hammering away at that, and it's already finished?
💡 Used to express genuine surprise at the speed of someone's workflow.
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