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Korean slang
Awesome; a huge success; "jackpot!" Used for both good and shocking news
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Usually safest with people who already understand the context.
Tone
Usually positive or approving in casual contexts.
Region
Korean
Formality
Informal.
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daebak (대박) means Awesome; a huge success; "jackpot!" Used for both good and shocking news. It is best read as korean slang associated with Korean.
"daebak (대박)" means Awesome; a huge success; "jackpot!" Used for both good and shocking news. In Korean, the nuance may be more specific.
Usually positive or approving in casual contexts.
Usually safest with people who already understand the context.
Context-dependent
Expression of outrage or impatience.
Exclamation of dismay, pain, or pity.
An expression of surprise, alarm, or sudden realization (from Malay)
Nonsense or rubbish; also an exclamation.
An exclamation of surprise, frustration, or resignation.
Excellent; impressive; cool.
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