ㅋㅋ (keukeu)
Haha. LOL.
Use it to signal laughter or a joking tone in casual messages.
A: 버스를 반대 방향으로 탔어.
B: ㅋㅋ 나도 그런 적 있어.
A: I got on a bus going the wrong way.
B: Haha, I've done that too.
Consonants suggesting laughter. A single ㅋ can feel curt or sarcastic.
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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