Meaning
배신러
baesin-reo
traitor / someone who betrays
Real Feeling
What Koreans really mean
This is a playful or derogatory slang term used primarily by younger generations on the internet or among friends. It is rarely used in serious, high-stakes contexts of genuine malice, and instead often used to tease a friend who broke a minor social contract, like canceling plans last minute or switching sides in a game.
💬 Used in real life
• Said to a friend who chooses to hang out with a different group instead of your usual group.
• Used jokingly when a friend starts supporting a rival sports team or gaming guild.
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An adaptation of the English agent suffix '-er' used in modern Korean slang.
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