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Korean slang
Outsider; someone who is socially awkward or prefers to be alone (opposite of inssa)
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Usually safest with people who already understand the context.
Tone
Casual and context-dependent.
Region
Korean
Formality
Informal.
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assa (아싸) means Outsider; someone who is socially awkward or prefers to be alone (opposite of inssa). It is best read as korean slang associated with Korean.
"assa (아싸)" means Outsider; someone who is socially awkward or prefers to be alone (opposite of inssa). In Korean, the nuance may be more specific.
Casual and context-dependent.
Usually safest with people who already understand the context.
Context-dependent
Not invited (from Hokkien).
Making a scene, being loud, or partying hard to show off
Thanks. Verlan for "merci.".
Fun, entertainment, or gossip; also used as a greeting like "What's the craic?" meaning...
A cigarette.
Go ahead and do as much as you want; help yourself
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