쫄깃쫄깃

jjolgit-jjolgit · shape/feeling word

What it means

Chewy and springy.

When you'd use it

Praising rice cakes, noodles, squid — chewiness is a compliment in Korean food.

Closest English

Chewy

Example

면이 쫄깃쫄깃해서 맛있다.The noodles are nice and chewy.