좆 (jot)

t͡ɕo̞t̚body part, exclamation, sexual

What does 좆 (jot) mean? 좆 (jot) is a Korean severe that translates to “fucking / cock” in English.

penis

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"fucking / cock"

Vulgar word for penis. Functionally used like 'fucking' as a prefix to intensify negatives.

아 좆됐다. (Ah jot-dwaet-da. - Ah, I'm fucked.)

Context

  • Expressing strong frustration or emphasis
  • Only among very close friends who share this register
  • As a spontaneous exclamation

Avoid

  • Professional or formal settings
  • Around elders or authority figures
  • Public spaces — will cause genuine offense
  • Mixed company or unfamiliar social groups
  • Job interviews, meetings, or customer-facing situations

Cultural Context

Considered crude and dirty. Examples include '좆같다' (fucking bad), '좆됐다' (I'm fucked). Mostly used by men, though women increasingly use it online.

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