어그로 (eogeuro)
What 어그로 means
Attention bait. Provocation.
When Koreans use it
Describe content designed to draw strong reactions, often through a misleading or provocative claim.
A short conversation
Korean
A: 제목이 너무 자극적이야.
B: 어그로 끄는 것 같아.
English
A: That headline is so provocative.
B: It looks like attention bait.
Use it with care
Originally linked to gaming aggro. The everyday use often carries criticism.
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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