아가리 (agari)

a̠ɡa̠ɾibody part, insult

What does 아가리 (agari) mean? 아가리 (agari) is a Korean strong that translates to “trap / snout / pie-hole” in English.

animal mouth

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"trap / snout / pie-hole"

A degrading term for a human mouth, literally meaning the mouth of an animal or fish.

아가리 닥쳐. (Agari dakchyeo. - Shut your fucking trap.)

Context

  • Informal settings where profanity is accepted
  • Expressing strong frustration or emphasis
  • Direct confrontation (use with caution)

Avoid

  • Professional or formal settings
  • Around elders or authority figures
  • Job interviews, meetings, or customer-facing situations

Cultural Context

Used to dehumanize the speaker. Saying 'shut your agari' is like saying 'shut your snout/trap'.

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