기레기
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[edit]Etymology
[edit]Blend of 기자(記者) (“journalist”) + 쓰레기 (sseuregi, “trash”).
Pronunciation
[edit]- (SK Standard/Seoul) IPA(key): [kiɾe̞ɡi]
- Phonetic hangul: [기레기]
| Romanizations | |
|---|---|
| Revised Romanization? | giregi |
| Revised Romanization (translit.)? | gilegi |
| McCune–Reischauer? | kiregi |
| Yale Romanization? | kileyki |
Noun
[edit]기레기 • (giregi)
- (slang, derogatory) trash journalist, presstitute (derogatory slang for journalists and reporters)
Usage notes
[edit]Do not confuse with 기러기 (gireogi, “wild goose”).