Idioms linked to “닭” · Linked dictionary word
English rendering Skim things without understanding Literal translation: “Like a chicken drinking water”
Figuratively, the manner of passing over any matter perfunctorily without knowing its substance
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Writing text닭 물 먹듯
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Write or draw clumsily Figuratively, describe extremely unskilled, awkward writing or drawing. 
fight like chickens A figurative expression for fighting by taking turns striking one another without being able to threaten forcefully. 
Be scattered in disorder Figuratively, be scattered about in extreme disorder 
Large teardrops Figuratively, very large teardrops. 
Have short, thick, bushy hair For hair or a beard to be thick, short, and bushy 
Shared · 2 build a nest To make a dwelling or nest. 
A tiny amount Figuratively, a very small quantity. 
a dull, stuffy person A figurative expression for a person who is mentally dull and stuffy. 
Someone poised to seize an opportunity Figuratively, someone watching for the chance to obtain an awaited moment or object, like a kite eyeing a chick 
2 meanings Shared · 2 Make a nest or den Build a nest 
Startle at trifles Express being easily startled even by trivial things, suggesting an owl is startled by its own fart. 
Guard grain from birds Watch over a grain field, grain spread for drying, or the like to drive birds away. 
Have owl-like eyesight Figuratively, see poorly by day, or see better at night than by day. Browse in Hangul order.
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