틀딱
Korean
Etymology
Blend of 틀니 (teulli, “dentures”) + 딱 (ttak, “clack”).
Pronunciation
- (SK Standard/Seoul) IPA(key): [tʰɯɭt͈a̠k̚]
- Phonetic hangul: [틀딱]
| Romanizations | |
|---|---|
| Revised Romanization? | teulttak |
| Revised Romanization (translit.)? | teul'ttag |
| McCune–Reischauer? | t'ŭlttak |
| Yale Romanization? | thulttak |
Noun
틀딱 • (teulttak)
- (slang, derogatory) old person viewed as out of touch or annoying
- (slang, derogatory) by extension, person who behaves in a rigid or reactionary manner regardless of age
Synonyms
- 꼰대 (kkondae)