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우르르 u-reu-reu

The sudden, simultaneous movement of a large group of people flooding into or out of a space together.

What does 우르르 mean?

우르르 (u-reu-reu) means: The sudden, simultaneous movement of a large group of people flooding into or out of a space together.

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How it's actually used

  • 수업 끝나자마자 학생들이 우르르 몰려나갔다.
    su-eop kkeun-na-ja-ma-ja hak-saeng-deul-i u-reu-reu mol-lyeo-na-gat-da.
    As soon as class ended, the students rushed out en masse.
    💡 Captures the instant, coordinated stampede of a classroom emptying out.
  • 쉬림프 버거 세트 나왔다고 하자마자 손님들이 우르르 몰려들었다.
    swi-rim-peu beo-geo se-teu na-wat-da-go ha-ja-ma-ja son-nim-deul-i u-reu-reu mol-lyeo-deul-eot-da.
    The moment they announced the shrimp burger set was ready, customers flooded in all at once.
    💡 Illustrates an inward rush driven by sudden excitement or temptation.
  • 지하철 문이 열리자마자 사람들이 우르르 내렸다.
    ji-ha-cheol mun-i yeol-li-ja-ma-ja saram-deul-i u-reu-reu nae-ryeot-da.
    As soon as the subway doors opened, people poured out in a rush.
    💡 Highlights the chaotic choreography of a crowded station commute.

Related words in Sounds & Sensations

울컥 ul-keok울퉁불퉁 ultung-bultung와글와글 wa-geul-wa-geul와르르 wa-reu-reu아등바등 a-deung-ba-deung

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