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South Korea slang
Awesome; amazing; huge success (literally "big hit").
Safe to use?
Usually safest with people who already understand the context.
Tone
Casual and context-dependent.
Region
South Korea
Formality
Informal.
daebak (대박) means Awesome; amazing; huge success (literally "big hit"). It is best read as south korea slang associated with South Korea.
"daebak (대박)" means Awesome; amazing; huge success (literally "big hit"). In South Korea, the nuance may be more specific.
Casual and context-dependent.
Usually safest with people who already understand the context.
Context-dependent
Excellent; amazing; high-quality (used for music or performances)
Fire; amazing; brilliant (e.g., "music is ogon").
Awesome; amazing; a sensation (literally "falling off").
Something that's amazing or hits hard (e.g., "This beat slaps")
Incredible, unbelievable, fantastic.
Something amazing or great.
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