Korean Sound Words
뒤죽박죽
dwijukbakjuk · shape/feeling word
What it means
All mixed up, a total jumble.
When you'd use it
A messy room, a chaotic schedule, confused thoughts.
Closest English
Higgledy-piggledy
Example
이사 첫날이라 집이 뒤죽박죽이야.It's moving day, so the house is a total jumble.
Frequently asked questions
What does 뒤죽박죽 (dwijukbakjuk) mean in Korean?
뒤죽박죽 (dwijukbakjuk) is a Korean mimetic word: all mixed up, a total jumble.
What is 뒤죽박죽 in English?
The closest English equivalent is “Higgledy-piggledy”.
When do Koreans say 뒤죽박죽?
Typical use: a messy room, a chaotic schedule, confused thoughts.
How do you use 뒤죽박죽 in a sentence?
“이사 첫날이라 집이 뒤죽박죽이야.” means “It's moving day, so the house is a total jumble.”