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바가지 긁다

ba-ga-ji-geulk-da

to nag bitch and moan

What does 바가지 긁다 mean?

to nag bitch and moan.

From the original card

Literally "scrape the gourd." This refers to the annoying sound of a nagging wife (usually in reference to getting, earning or spending money).

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.

바가지 긁다 — to nag bitch and moan; original illustrated Korean slang flashcard
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