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배째라

bae-jjae-ra

I’d rather die; my mind is made up

What does 배째라 mean?

I’d rather die; my mind is made up.

From the original card

Literally "cut my belly." This expression is used to describe someone so stubborn that they would prefer to cause their own death through ritual suicide than change their mind.

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.

배째라 — I’d rather die; my mind is made up; original illustrated Korean slang flashcard
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