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새되다

sae-doe-da

made a fool of put in an awkward position

What does 새되다 mean?

made a fool of put in an awkward position.

From the original card

Literally "to become a bird." This expression relates to a feeling of foolishness as you do something awkward or absurd, like waiting for something that's never going to happen.

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.

새되다 — made a fool of put in an awkward position; original illustrated Korean slang flashcard
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