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곱슬 meaning and pronunciation

gopseul · being curly

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 18636
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 곱쓸Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    머리카락이나 털 등이 둥글게 굽어 있음.

    English: being curly — Hair being curved in shape.

    Examples

    • 파마를 했더니 내 머리는 양털처럼 곱슬이 되었다.
    • 우리 집 강아지는 털이 곱슬이라 자주 빗어 주지 않으면 엉킨다.
    • 원래 머리가 곱슬이세요?
    • 네, 그래서 생머리처럼 머리를 곧게 펴주는 파마를 하고 싶어요.
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