엿먹어라 (yeot-meogeora) meaning in Korean
엿먹어라 · yeot-meogeora
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'yeot-meogeora' (엿먹어라) is a common Korean slang insult that roughly translates to 'screw you' or 'fuck off'. Literally meaning 'eat traditional taffy', its meaning is used to express strong anger, frustration, or contempt toward someone's selfish behavior. While sometimes used playfully among close friends, it is fundamentally an offensive expression that must be avoided in formal settings.
Pronunciation
yeot-meogeora
Intensity
Moderate
Frequency
Rare
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Meaning
A common Korean insult that roughly translates to 'screw you', 'fuck off', or 'eat shit'. Literally meaning 'eat yeot (traditional Korean taffy)', it is used to express anger, frustration, or contempt toward someone.
Korean editor note
상대방을 강하게 비난하거나 모욕을 줄 때 사용하는 표현으로, '망해라' 또는 '꺼져라'와 비슷한 의미를 지닙니다. 영어의 'Screw you'나 'Fuck you'에 해당하는 보편적인 욕설로, 분노나 적대감을 표출할 때 쓰입니다.
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내 아이디어를 훔쳐가 놓고 뻔뻔하게 나오네? 엿먹어라!
You steal my idea and act so shamelessly? Screw you!
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