Korean word

뽀뽀

Pronunciation

Romanizationppoppo

Meaning

  • nounkiss

Example

엄마가 아기에게 뽀뽀를 해 주었다.eom ma ga a gi e ge ppo ppo reul hae chu eot tta

Mom gave the baby a kiss.

Illustration for 뽀뽀 (kiss)

More examples

연인이 서로 뽀뽀를 했다.yeo ni ni seo ro ppo ppo reul haet tta

The couple kissed each other.

Core concept

A small, quick touch of the lips used to show warmth and affection.

Common phrases

  • 뽀뽀를 하다ppo ppo reul ha da

    give a kiss

  • 첫 뽀뽀cheot ppo ppo

    first kiss

  • 뽀뽀를 받다ppo ppo reul pat tta

    receive a kiss

Similar words

키스kiseu: A kiss on the lips that signals romantic affection or personal closeness.
입맞춤immatchum: A gentle lip-to-lip gesture that conveys affection or serves as a greeting.
볼키스polkiseu: A light kiss on the cheek that expresses affection.

Definition in Korean

주로 아기에게 하거나 연인끼리 가볍게 입술을 맞대는 짧은 애정 표현을 이르는 말chu ro a gi e ge ha geo na yeo nin kki ri ka byeop kke ip ssu reul mat ttae neun jjal beun ae jeong pyo hyeo neul i reu neun mal

Word origin

The origin of 뽀뽀 (ppoppo, "a kiss") is uncertain, and it is used as a playful noun for a brief kiss showing affection.

Usage tips

  • The word is especially natural in family and romantic conversation, while a plain English translation can sound broader and less playful than the Korean expression.

Related words

  • 뽀뽀하다ppoppohadakissverb

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