틀딱 (teul-ttak) meaning in Korean
틀딱 · teul-ttak
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'teul-ttak' (틀딱) is a derogatory Korean slang term equivalent to 'boomer' in English. It literally translates to 'clicking dentures' and is used to mock stubborn, out-of-touch older people who force outdated values on the youth. This expression highlights deep generational conflicts in Korean society.
Pronunciation
teul-ttak
Intensity
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Frequency
Occasional
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Meaning
A derogatory slang term used to describe stubborn or out-of-touch elderly people, functioning similarly to 'boomer' in English. It literally translates to 'clicking dentures', mocking the sound of loose false teeth. The term reflects generational conflict and is heavily used to criticize older individuals who force outdated values on the youth.
Korean editor note
'틀니 딱딱'의 줄임말로, 고집이 세고 시대에 뒤떨어진 사고방식을 강요하는 노인들을 비하하는 속어입니다. 젊은 세대에 대한 존중 없이 무례하게 행동하거나 낡은 가치관을 들이미는 기성세대를 조롱할 때 사용됩니다. 한국 사회의 심화된 세대 갈등을 단적으로 보여주는 대표적인 표현입니다.
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지하철에서 함부로 소리지르는 틀딱들 진짜 극혐이다.
I really hate those screaming boomers on the subway.
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