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버둥버둥하다

Pronunciation
버둥버둥하다
Part of speech
verb
Vocabulary level
none
Derivative
버둥버둥

struggle; writhe

For a big person to move continuously while waving his/her arms and legs in the state of hanging, lying down, or sitting.

struggle; strain

(figurative) To make an effort in order to get out of a painful and difficult situation.