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꼴통

ggol-tong

blockhead; derogatory insult

What does 꼴통 mean?

blockhead; derogatory insult.

From the original card

Ggoltong comes from goltong , literally meaning a "head" or "skull." As slang it refers to someone that does shameful things without even realizing it.

This entry documents derogatory language, including an ableist English gloss in the historical card.

From the published Badass Korean archive. Slang depends on the relationship and setting; historical explanations and origin stories have not been newly reviewed. Some cards include profanity, insults, or sexual language.

꼴통 — blockhead; derogatory insult; original illustrated Korean slang flashcard
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