Korean Slang 162. 갓

갓 (gat)

Korean slang 갓 (gat): Top-tier. God-level.
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What 갓 means

Top-tier. God-level.

When Koreans use it

Attach it to a name or noun as enthusiastic praise for exceptional quality or ability.

A short conversation

Korean

A: 이 작가 책은 다 좋아.

B: 역시 갓작가야.

English

A: All this writer's books are good.

B: A truly top-tier writer.

Use it with care

From English god. A playful prefix, not necessarily a religious statement.

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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