灰溜溜

huī liū liū

Dictionary entry

dull gray

What does 灰溜溜 mean?

灰溜溜 (huī liū liū) has the following dictionary meaning.

1dull gray

2gloomy

3dejected

4crestfallen

5with one's tail between one's legs

Character breakdown

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灰huīash · dust 溜liūto slip away · to escape in stealth

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How to pronounce 灰溜溜

灰溜溜

huī liū liū

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