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Korean slang
Gold Spoon; someone born into a wealthy, privileged family
Safe to use?
Usually safest with people who already understand the context.
Tone
Casual and context-dependent.
Region
Korean
Formality
Informal.
geum-su-jeo (금수저) means Gold Spoon; someone born into a wealthy, privileged family. It is best read as korean slang associated with Korean.
"geum-su-jeo (금수저)" means Gold Spoon; someone born into a wealthy, privileged family. In Korean, the nuance may be more specific.
On SlangWatch, "geum-su-jeo (금수저)" is documented as Gold Spoon; someone born into a wealthy, privileged family. The sections below add context dictionary pages often skip: usage, risk, and examples. This page is filed under Korean. Related themes on this page: social class, wealth, family.
Meaning is only half the story. "geum-su-jeo (금수저)" can sound friendly, sarcastic, or harsh depending on punctuation, platform, and who is speaking.
When it fits: private chats, social comments, creative captions, or peer groups that already use internet slang. When to skip it: formal writing, authority figures you do not know well, customer support, or cross-cultural settings where the term has not traveled.
Regional label: Korean. Treat this as a hint for browsing related entries, not proof that one country owns the term. Compare the region page and tag pages linked below.
Background tag: Korean (Metaphor). We do not present this as verified etymology — slang history is often disputed. Corrections with sources are welcome via the site contact form.
For parents and educators: ask where your teen saw "geum-su-jeo (금수저)", whether it targeted someone, and if the speaker was joking. Understanding slang does not require repeating it; plain language is often clearer when emotions run high.
Browse related themes: social class, wealth, family.
Practical tip: before you use "geum-su-jeo (금수저)" in your own post, read two example sentences aloud. If it still sounds natural for your audience, keep it; if it feels forced, use everyday wording instead.
"They used "geum-su-jeo (금수저)" to mean Gold Spoon"
"someone born into a wealthy,…, and the group instantly got it."
"geum-su-jeo (금수저)" fit the meme template more than a formal definition ever would."
"The headline used "geum-su-jeo (금수저)"
"the article body explained the tone."
Casual and context-dependent.
Usually safest with people who already understand the context.
Context-dependent
Short for "bourgeois-bohème." Used to describe urban hipsters/middle-class progressives
Dirt Spoon; someone born into a poor or struggling family (opposite of Gold Spoon)
Wealth; money (more formal, but also used in casual contexts)
Wearing a lot of expensive, flashy jewelry, especially diamonds
Physically exhausted; or having a lot of money. Tied to money, status, or spending talk...
Close friend / family-like. Informal shorthand whose exact tone depends on who is speak...
Person A: "They used "geum-su-jeo (금수저)" to mean Gold Spoon"
Person B: "That sounds casual, so check the relationship and tone before repeating it."
"geum-su-jeo (금수저)" is tagged in our data with background linked to Korean (Metaphor). That label is a browsing clue, not proof that every speaker learned the term the same way. Slang pathways are often messy: music, TV, games, migration, and inside jokes all play a role. If you have a sourced correction, use the contact form on this site.
"geum-su-jeo (금수저)" means Gold Spoon; someone born into a wealthy, privileged family. Read the example sentences to see how tone changes the impact.
Usually milder than hard slurs, but context still matters — ask before repeating it.
Our entry links it to Korean. That does not mean everyone in that label uses it the same way.
Usually safer with peers in informal chat. Avoid customer emails, interviews, and mixed-age settings unless you are certain the audience understands it.
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