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낙동강오리알

nak-dong-gang-ori-al

a pathetic person a sad story

What does 낙동강오리알 mean?

a pathetic person a sad story.

From the original card

A poor, lonely person is called a "Nakdong River duck egg." Usually used teasingly between friends, it's like calling someone a lonesome bird, a sad story or the odd one out.

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.

낙동강오리알 — a pathetic person a sad story; original illustrated Korean slang flashcard
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