Meaning
개웃겨
gae-utgyeo
super funny / hilarious
Real Feeling
What Koreans really mean
This is a highly informal and common expression among younger generations and close friends. The prefix '개-' literally means 'dog' but functions as an intensifier, similar to 'super' or 'really'. While widely used, some might consider it slightly vulgar due to its origin, so it's best reserved for very casual settings and people you are close with. It conveys an exaggerated sense of humor, indicating something is beyond just 'funny' and is truly 'hilarious'.
💬 Used in real life
• Said when a friend tells a particularly hilarious story or joke.
• Used while watching a funny video or show with friends and reacting to a comedic moment.
How It's Used
Real example sentences — tap any bubble to explore it
Similar Expressions
Related feelings and meanings — click to explore
Grammar Breakdown
Part by part — learn the structure, not just the meaning
개-gae-prefix (intensifier)
prefix (intensifier)
A colloquial and informal prefix used to intensify the meaning of the following word, similar to 'super' or 'very'.
웃기utgiverb stem
verb stem
The verb stem of '웃기다' (utgida), meaning 'to make someone laugh' or 'to be funny'.
-어-eosentence-final ending (informal)
sentence-final ending (informal)
An informal, spoken sentence-final ending used to express a statement or an observation, often in plain form.
Tags
Korean expressions carry layers of meaning that direct translation misses. The real meaning lives in the emotion, context, and cultural moment.
Heard another Korean expression?
Decode it instantly — or tell us what you want to say.