주둥아리 (judungari)

t͡ɕuduŋa̠ɾibody part, insult

What does 주둥아리 (judungari) mean? 주둥아리 (judungari) is a Korean moderate that translates to “trap / snout” in English.

animal mouth (protruding)

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"trap / snout"

Like 'agari', refers to an animal's mouth, specifically a protruding snout. Used to tell someone to shut up.

주둥아리 안 닥쳐? (Judungari an dakchyeo? - Won't you shut your snout?)

Context

  • Casual conversations with friends
  • Informal settings where profanity is accepted
  • Direct confrontation (use with caution)

Avoid

  • Professional or formal settings
  • Job interviews, meetings, or customer-facing situations

Cultural Context

Used to scold people who are talking back or babbling uselessly.

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