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South Korea slang
Traffic jam; traffic congestion (short for "cha ga mak-hi-da")
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Tone
Casual and context-dependent.
Region
South Korea
Formality
Informal.
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cha-mak (차막) means Traffic jam; traffic congestion (short for "cha ga mak-hi-da"). It is best read as south korea slang associated with South Korea.
"cha-mak (차막)" means Traffic jam; traffic congestion (short for "cha ga mak-hi-da"). In South Korea, the nuance may be more specific.
Casual and context-dependent.
Usually safest with people who already understand the context.
Context-dependent
To cut someone off in traffic; aggressive driving.
A traffic jam (similar to UK "go-slow" but much more common)
A severe traffic jam or halt.
Traffic jam (literally "cork" or "plug").
Traffic light.
Deep, profound affection or love.
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