호로새끼 (ho-ro-saek-ki) meaning in Korean
호로새끼 · ho-ro-saek-ki
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'ho-ro-saek-ki' (호로새끼) is a highly offensive Korean slang term used to insult someone's upbringing, implying they are an uneducated bastard. Discover the exact meaning and context of this intense derogatory expression often heard in dramatic Korean movies and arguments.
Pronunciation
ho-ro-saek-ki
Intensity
Extreme
Frequency
Rare
Categories
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Meaning
A highly offensive derogatory term meaning an uneducated bastard or a son of a bitch. Historically, it referred to a child raised without a father, implying they received no proper parental guidance. It carries a heavy stigma and directly insults both the target's character and their family upbringing.
Korean editor note
부모의 가르침을 제대로 받지 못해 버릇이 없는 사람을 강하게 비하하는 욕설입니다. 역사적으로는 아비 없는 자식이라는 뜻에서 유래했으며, 상대방의 가정교육이나 근본을 모욕할 때 사용됩니다. 매우 모욕적이고 강도 높은 표현입니다.
Nuance and usage context
Understanding when and how to use 호로새끼 matters as much as knowing its meaning. Tone, social setting, and formality all affect how this word lands.
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이런 호로새끼를 봤나, 어디 어른한테 말대꾸야!
Look at this uneducated bastard, how dare you talk back to an adult!
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