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새대가리

sae-dae-ga-ri

oblivious a birdbrain a twit

What does 새대가리 mean?

oblivious a birdbrain a twit.

From the original card

Literally "a bird's head." This expression alludes to someone being stupid or absent minded. Similar to the English expression "birdbrained," it is a minor insult among friends.

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.

새대가리 — oblivious a birdbrain a twit; original illustrated Korean slang flashcard
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