똘끼 (ttol-kki) meaning in Korean
똘끼 · ttol-kki
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'ttol-kki' (똘끼) is a Korean slang term meaning a quirky, eccentric, or slightly crazy personality trait. It creatively combines the words for a crazy person and talent to describe someone's unique, uninhibited charm. Discover the meaning of this popular word and how to use it to playfully praise someone's entertaining sense of humor.
Pronunciation
ttol-kki
Intensity
Mild
Frequency
Common
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Meaning
Ttol-kki refers to a quirky, eccentric, or slightly crazy personality trait. It is a combination of the words 'ttorai' (a crazy person) and 'kki' (talent, energy, or vibe). While it can be used to describe someone acting unpredictably, it is often used positively to praise someone's unique, uninhibited charm and sense of humor.
Korean editor note
'똘끼'는 '또라이'와 '끼'가 합쳐진 신조어로, 엉뚱하고 독특하며 약간 미친 듯한 기질이나 성향을 의미합니다. 단순히 이상한 사람을 칭하기보다는 남의 눈치를 보지 않고 자신만의 독특한 매력이나 예능감을 발산하는 긍정적인 의미로도 자주 사용됩니다.
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쟤는 평소에는 조용한데 한 번씩 똘끼를 발산하더라.
He is usually quiet, but once in a while, he unleashes his crazy eccentric energy.
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