날먹

Korean

Etymology

Abbreviation of 날로 먹다 (nallo meokda).

Pronunciation

• (SK Standard/Seoul) IPA^(key): [na̠ɭmʌ̹k̚]
• Phonetic hangul: [날먹]

Romanizations
Revised Romanization?	nalmeok
Revised Romanization (translit.)?	nalmeog
McCune–Reischauer?	nalmŏk
Yale Romanization?	nal.mek

Noun

날먹 • (nalmeok)

1. (slang) achieving or attaining without effort; free riding

   날먹하다

   nalmeok-hada

   to achieve or attain without effort

   조별과제에서는 날먹을 하는 사람들이 너무 많아요.

   Jobyeolgwaje-eseo-neun nalmeog-eul ha-neun saram-deur-i neomu man-a-yo.

   In group assignments, there are too many people who free ride.