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잉여

ing-yeo

a useless human being a waste of space

What does 잉여 mean?

a useless human being a waste of space.

From the original card

Literally meaning "surplus" and with the connotation of a useless human being, this self-deprecating term is for someone who has no job and feels like they are not accomplishing anything with their life.

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.

잉여 — a useless human being a waste of space; original illustrated Korean slang flashcard
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