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Korean idiom Drool over; covet

Idioms linked to “군-침” · Linked dictionary word

군침 (을) The part “을” may be omitted. 삼키다 [흘리다] Possible alternative: “흘리다” · Usage not verified

  • Form listed in the dictionary: 군침(을) 삼키다[흘리다]
  • 군침을 삼키다
  • 군침 삼키다
  • 군침을 흘리다 Unverified form
  • 군침 흘리다 Unverified form

English rendering Drool over; covet Literal translation: “Swallow [dribble] saliva”

Meaning 1

음식 따위를 보고 먹고 싶어서 입맛을 다시다.

Smack one's lips at food or the like, wanting to eat it.

Dictionary example 1

남이 먹는 떡을 보고 나도 모르게 군침을 삼켰다.

Watching someone eat rice cake, I involuntarily swallowed my saliva.

Dictionary example 2

이 밥은 내 몫이니까 괜히 군침 흘리지 마.

This rice is my share, so don't drool over it.
Meaning 2

이익, 재물을 보고 몹시 탐을 내다.

Greatly covet profits or wealth.

Dictionary example 1

군침을 삼킬 만큼 비싼 보석.

A jewel expensive enough to make one drool.

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“군침을 삼키다” — Drool over; covet: Smack one's lips at food or the like, wanting to eat it.
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