뚱땡이 (ttung-ttaeng-i) meaning in Korean
뚱땡이 · ttung-ttaeng-i
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'ttung-ttaeng-i' (뚱땡이) is a Korean slang term used to describe someone who is overweight, similar to 'fatty' or 'chubby'. While it can occasionally be used playfully among close friends or towards pets, it is primarily a derogatory body-shaming term. Learn the proper usage context to avoid unintentionally offending someone.
Pronunciation
ttung-ttaeng-i
Intensity
Mild
Frequency
Occasional
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Meaning
A derogatory or sometimes teasing slang term used to describe someone who is overweight, similar to 'fatty' or 'chubby' in English. While it can be highly offensive when used to body-shame someone, it is also occasionally used among close friends, family, or towards pets in a playful, affectionate manner.
Korean editor note
살이 찐 사람을 낮잡아 부르거나 친근하게 장난칠 때 사용하는 표현입니다. 타인의 외모를 비하하는 모욕적인 의미로 쓰일 수도 있지만, 아주 친한 사이나 반려동물에게는 귀엽게 놀리는 뉘앙스로 사용되기도 합니다.
Nuance and usage context
Understanding when and how to use 뚱땡이 matters as much as knowing its meaning. Tone, social setting, and formality all affect how this word lands.
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야 이 뚱땡이야, 야식 좀 그만 먹어!
Hey you fatty, stop eating late-night snacks!
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