Korean Slang 220. 퍼컬

퍼컬 (peokeol)

Illustration of Korean slang peokeol: Personal color analysis.
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What 퍼컬 means

Personal color analysis.

When Koreans use it

Talk about a styling consultation that suggests colors thought to suit someone's coloring.

A short conversation

Korean

A: 무슨 색이 어울릴까?

B: 퍼컬 상담 받아 봤어?

English

A: Which colors suit me?

B: Have you tried a personal color consultation?

Use it with care

Short for 퍼스널 컬러. Common in beauty conversations; the full form is clearer in a formal explanation.

From Korean Your Teacher Doesn’t Teach You by Injin Hwang. The meaning, usage, dialogue, and notes above follow the author’s book.

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