What does “눈깔어” mean in English?
It's an aggressive command telling someone to stop staring or challenging you. Literally, it means 'lower your eyes.'
Literally “lower your eyes”
You might hear it in confrontational situations, similar to telling someone to 'look away' or 'back off.' It's informal and can come off as quite rude.
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Related Korean words
꼬우냐
3/5 · Vulgarkkounya
It's a confrontational challenge asking if someone has a problem with something. Essentially, it's a way of provoking someone.
닥쳐
3/5 · Vulgardakchyeo
It’s a rude command telling someone to shut up. Literally, it means 'shut.'
개구라
3/5 · Vulgargaegura
It means complete bullshit or a blatant lie. The literal translation is 'dog lie,' which adds a bit of flair to the insult.
개뻥
3/5 · Vulgargaeppeong
This means a blatant lie or complete nonsense. It's a more intense way to call out a lie.
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