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나이롱환자

na-i-rong-hwan-ja

nylon patient; scam artist

What does 나이롱환자 mean?

nylon patient; scam artist.

From the original card

Literally "a nylon patient." A nairong hwanja is someone who fakes an injury from an accident or feigns an illness to get compensation.

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.

나이롱환자 — nylon patient; scam artist; original illustrated Korean slang flashcard
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