짤 (jjal)
What 짤 means
A reaction image or short visual clip.
When Koreans use it
Send a funny image or a short clip that captures your reaction better than words.
A short conversation
Korean
A: 지금 내 표정이야.
B: 그 짤 완전 웃겨.
English
A: This is my face right now.
B: That reaction image is hilarious.
Use it with care
Meaning varies by context. Sharing an image does not remove its creator's rights.
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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