기레기

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Korean

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Etymology

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Blend of 기자(記者) (journalist) +‎ 쓰레기 (sseuregi, trash).

Pronunciation

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Romanizations
Revised Romanization?giregi
Revised Romanization (translit.)?gilegi
McCune–Reischauer?kiregi
Yale Romanization?kileyki

Noun

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기레기 (giregi)

  1. (slang, derogatory) trash journalist, presstitute (derogatory slang for journalists and reporters)

Usage notes

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Do not confuse with 기러기 (gireogi, wild goose).