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쫄깃쫄깃

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Chewy and springy.

When to usePraising rice cakes, noodles, squid — chewiness is a compliment in Korean food.

Think ofChewy

Examples

면이 쫄깃쫄깃해서 맛있다.
The noodles are nice and chewy.

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