텅장 (teongjang)
What 텅장 means
An empty bank account.
When Koreans use it
Joke about having little money left after expenses or shopping.
A short conversation
Korean
A: 월급 들어왔잖아.
B: 월세 내니까 바로 텅장이야.
English
A: You just got paid.
B: After rent, my account's empty.
Use it with care
A pun on 통장 and 텅 비다. Usually self-deprecating.
From Korean Your Teacher Doesn’t Teach You by Injin Hwang. The meaning, usage, dialogue, and notes above follow the author’s book.
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