1. What does it mean?

Short for 꾸민 듯 안 꾸민 듯하다, roughly “looking put-together without looking like you tried too hard.” It usually describes clothes, hair, or makeup that look relaxed even though some thought went into them.

2. The nuance

Usually a compliment about an effortless-looking style. It does not literally mean the person made no effort.

3. Examples

“오늘은 꾸안꾸로 입었는데 생각보다 마음에 들어.”

I went for an effortless look today, and I like it more than I expected.

“그 재킷 하나 걸치니까 딱 꾸안꾸 느낌이야.”

That jacket gives the outfit just the right effortlessly styled feel.

Related words

Sources

National Institute of Korean Language

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