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South Korea slang
Blockhead; thick-headed (from "tteok" - rice cake, implying density)
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Tone
Can sound rude or teasing depending on tone.
Region
South Korea
Formality
Informal.
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tteokttul (떡뚤) means Blockhead; thick-headed (from "tteok" - rice cake, implying density). It is best read as south korea slang associated with South Korea.
"tteokttul (떡뚤)" means Blockhead; thick-headed (from "tteok" - rice cake, implying density). 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).
Fool; idiot (mild, often used playfully among friends)
Dunce; blockhead; goofball.
Dull; slow-witted; ignorant.
Sister-f***er (extremely vulgar, highly offensive).
An insult or successful retort.
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