기레기

Korean

Etymology

Blend of 기자(記者) (gija( 記者 ), “journalist”) +‎ 쓰레기 (sseuregi, “trash”).

Pronunciation

• (SK Standard/Seoul) IPA^(key): [kiɾe̞ɡi]
• Phonetic hangul: [기레기]

Romanizations
Revised Romanization?	giregi
Revised Romanization (translit.)?	gilegi
McCune–Reischauer?	kiregi
Yale Romanization?	kileyki

Noun

기레기 • (giregi)

1. (slang, derogatory) trash journalist, presstitute (derogatory slang for journalists and reporters)

Usage notes

Do not confuse with 기러기 (gireogi, “wild goose”).