Korean Slang 197. 아아

아아 (aa)

Korean slang 아아 (aa): An iced Americano.
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What 아아 means

An iced Americano.

When Koreans use it

A compact way to mention a common cafe order in friendly conversation.

A short conversation

Korean

A: 뭐 마실래?

B: 아아 한 잔.

English

A: What would you like?

B: An iced Americano.

Use it with care

Short for 아이스 아메리카노. For a clear order, use the full name.

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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