빡공 (ppakgong)
What 빡공 means
An intense study session.
When Koreans use it
Emphasize studying with strong concentration or under pressure.
A short conversation
Korean
A: 오늘 게임 할래?
B: 시험 전이라 빡공해야 해.
English
A: Gaming today?
B: I need to study hard before the exam.
Use it with care
Rougher than 열공. Use with friends, not in formal academic writing.
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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