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꺼져 (kkeo-jyeo) meaning in Korean

꺼져 · kkeo-jyeo

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'kkeo-jyeo' (꺼져) is a harsh Korean slang term meaning 'get lost' or 'go away'. This highly dismissive command is used to express anger and annoyance, though close friends might use it playfully. Learn the exact meaning and proper usage context to avoid offending strangers.

Pronunciation

kkeo-jyeo

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Frequency

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Meaning

A harsh imperative form of the verb 'to be extinguished', used to tell someone to 'get lost' or 'go away'. It is a highly dismissive and aggressive command used when the speaker is annoyed or angry. Among close friends, it can sometimes be used jokingly, but it remains heavily disrespectful otherwise.

Korean editor note

'불이 꺼지다'할 때의 동사 '꺼지다'의 명령형으로, 상대방에게 눈앞에서 당장 사라지라고 거칠게 말할 때 사용합니다. 분노나 짜증을 강하게 표출하는 표현이며, 친한 친구 사이에서는 가벼운 장난으로 쓰이기도 하지만 기본적으로는 매우 공격적이고 무례한 언사입니다.

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Understanding when and how to use 꺼져 matters as much as knowing its meaning. Tone, social setting, and formality all affect how this word lands.

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Examples

내 눈앞에서 당장 꺼져!

Get out of my sight right now!

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