드립 (deurip)
What 드립 means
A joke or witty comment.
When Koreans use it
Describe someone making a quick joke, often a pun or a playful remark.
A short conversation
Korean
A: 또 말장난이야?
B: 그냥 드립이야.
English
A: Another pun?
B: Just a joke.
Use it with care
From 애드리브. Calling something a joke does not excuse an offensive remark.
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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