Korean Slang 129. 퇴근짤

퇴근짤 (toegeunjjal)

Korean slang 퇴근짤 (toegeunjjal): A reaction image for finishing work.
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What 퇴근짤 means

A reaction image for finishing work.

When Koreans use it

Send an image that captures the relief or excitement of leaving work.

A short conversation

Korean

A: 이제 퇴근이야!

B: 퇴근짤 보내 줄게.

English

A: Work's over!

B: I've got the perfect reaction image.

Use it with care

From 퇴근 and 짤. Check the audience before sending jokes in a work chat.

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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