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TOPIK 5noun

꿍꿍이

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꿍꿍이가 · 꿍꿍이를

secret scheme, something someone is up to

Example

저 사람 무슨 꿍꿍이가 있는지 모르겠어요.

I don't know what that person is up to.

Word parts

Probably related to 꿍꿍 'quietly brooding' sounds; casual and slightly negative.

Good to know

Casual word; 무슨 꿍꿍이야? means 'What are you scheming?' and sounds playful or suspicious.