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South Korea slang
Fool; idiot (mild, often used playfully among friends)
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Avoid using it with strangers or in formal settings.
Tone
Can sound rude or teasing depending on tone.
Region
South Korea
Formality
Informal.
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bab-o (바보) means Fool; idiot (mild, often used playfully among friends). It is best read as south korea slang associated with South Korea.
"bab-o (바보)" means Fool; idiot (mild, often used playfully among friends). In South Korea, the nuance may be more specific.
Can sound rude or teasing depending on tone.
Avoid using it with strangers or in formal settings.
Context-dependent
A rude, obnoxious, or contemptible person (vulgar).
Dunce; blockhead; goofball.
Dull; slow-witted; ignorant.
Sister-f***er (extremely vulgar, highly offensive).
An insult or successful retort.
A young person of a type characterized by brash or loutish behavior and the wearing of ...
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