No. 15,043 in Korean
발버둥
Struggling or flailing.
In a sentence
비행기를 놓치지 않으려고 그는 필사적으로 발버둥쳤다.
To avoid missing the plane, he struggled desperately.
struggle in an urgent or desperate context.
그는 힘든 상황에서 비록 발버둥쳤지만 결과는 변하지 않았다.
Although he struggled in a difficult situation, the result did not change.
strive to overcome an adverse situation.
그 아이는 장난감을 받기 위해 엄마에게 발버둥을 쳤다.
The child struggled towards their mother to receive the toy.
physical struggle towards attaining something desired.
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