개털

Korean

Etymology

From 개 (gae) +‎ 털 (teol).

Noun

개털 • (gaeteol)

1. The fur of a dog.
2. (colloquial) Hair that is stiff, dry, tough.
3. (colloquial) Something that is worthless, useless, devoid of any monetary value or redeeming qualities.
4. (colloquial) Someone who is lowly regarded, of low social class and/or status, who is penniless, powerless, without money and/or influence.