꾸안꾸 (kkuankku)
What 꾸안꾸 means
Effortlessly put together.
When Koreans use it
Describe a look that appears relaxed while still carefully styled.
A short conversation
Korean
A: 편한 옷인데 멋있다.
B: 꾸안꾸로 입어 봤어.
English
A: Comfortable, but stylish.
B: I went for an effortless look.
Use it with care
Short for 꾸민 듯 안 꾸민 듯. The apparent effortlessness may take real effort.
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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