또라이 (ddo-ra-i) meaning in Korean
또라이 · ddo-ra-i
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'ddo-ra-i' (또라이) is a Korean slang term used to describe a crazy person, weirdo, or lunatic acting outside of social norms. While it can be an insult toward someone causing trouble, close friends often use it playfully as a lighthearted joke for eccentric behavior.
Pronunciation
ddo-ra-i
Intensity
Moderate
Frequency
Occasional
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Meaning
A slang term used to describe a crazy person, weirdo, or lunatic who acts irrationally or outside of social norms. While it can be a genuine insult directed at someone causing trouble, it is also frequently used playfully among close friends to call out eccentric behavior.
Korean editor note
비정상적이거나 상식 밖의 돌발 행동을 하는 사람을 낮잡아 부르는 속어입니다. 심각한 상황에서는 타인을 강하게 비난하는 욕설이 되지만, 친밀한 관계에서는 유별난 행동을 하는 친구를 가볍게 놀릴 때도 사용됩니다.
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쟤 완전 또라이 아니야? 도대체 왜 저러는 거야?
Isn't he a complete weirdo? Why on earth is he acting like that?
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