테토남 (te-to-nam) meaning in Korean
테토남 · te-to-nam
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'te-to-nam' (테토남) is a Korean slang abbreviation for a man bursting with testosterone. It is frequently used by Gen-Z on social media to describe highly masculine, muscular, or physically imposing men. While often a compliment for manly charm, it can also playfully tease an overly macho demeanor.
Pronunciation
te-to-nam
Intensity
Mild
Frequency
Occasional
Categories
Buzzword, Gen-Z
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Meaning
"Te-to-nam" is a slang abbreviation for "a man bursting with testosterone." It is used to describe highly masculine, muscular, or physically imposing men. While often used as a compliment for someone exuding manly charm, it can also playfully tease an overly macho or aggressive demeanor.
Korean editor note
'테스토스테론이 터지는(혹은 뿜어져 나오는) 남자'를 줄여 부르는 신조어입니다. 근육질에 마초적이고 남성미가 강하게 풍기는 사람을 묘사할 때 사용됩니다. 매력적인 남성성을 칭찬하는 의미로도 쓰이지만, 때로는 지나치게 남성성을 과시하는 모습을 가볍게 놀릴 때도 쓰입니다.
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이번 영화 주인공 완전 테토남 그 자체 아니냐?
Isn't the main character of this movie the absolute epitome of a high-testosterone man?
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