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바람피우다 Baram-piuda

To physically or emotionally cheat on a romantic partner or spouse.

What does 바람피우다 mean?

바람피우다 (Baram-piuda) means: To physically or emotionally cheat on a romantic partner or spouse.

Speakers use this verb when describing a husband, wife, or dating partner who is secretly unfaithful instead of remaining satisfied with one person. It appears in contexts discussing relationship betrayal and discovery, such as when an unfaithful husband gets caught by his spouse. The verb specifically targets romantic or marital infidelity.

This word often carries a sense of moral disapproval and social breach, as it describes a direct violation of trust within a committed relationship.

Other sides of 바람피우다

◆ Idol Fandom Disloyalty — Standard dictionaries define this word strictly as romantic betrayal or irregular behavior, leaving internet-slang applications unlisted in official references. In official records, the verb appears exclusively in contexts involving secret romantic affairs, such as a husband getting caught by his wife. The term combines with standard relational nouns when describing secret romantic misconduct, but does not officially account for digital fandom subcultures.

Among K-pop fans online, this can sound playful and dramatic, borrowing the heavy weight of actual romantic betrayal to describe shifting allegiance between idols in a lighthearted manner.

◆ Hobby or Interest Wandering — Standard reference materials list this verb strictly as having secret relationships outside a marriage or exclusive romantic pairing. They contain no entries or examples connecting the term to brands, video games, or daily habits. The recorded examples involve a husband secretly being unfaithful to his wife.

Among casual speakers and online communities, this can apply playfully to someone temporarily straying from their usual video game, brand, or hobby. It brings a humorous, guilty-pleasure tone to what is otherwise a serious accusation of infidelity.

How it's actually used

  • 남편은 아내 몰래 바람피우다가 결국 들키고 말았다.
    nam-pyeon-eun a-nae mol-rae ba-ram-pi-u-da-ga gyeol-guk deul-ki-go mal-at-da.
    The husband ended up getting caught after having an affair behind his wife's back.
    💡 Shows a situation where romantic infidelity is discovered by a spouse.
  • 그 사람은 결혼하고도 바람피우는 버릇을 고치지 못했다.
    geu sa-ram-eun gyeol-hon-ha-go-do ba-ram-pi-u-neun beo-reut-eul go-chi-ji mot-haet-da.
    That person couldn't break the habit of being unfaithful even after getting married.
    💡 Describes a habitual pattern of romantic betrayal.
  • 오랫동안 사귄 연인 사이에서 바람피우는 일은 큰 상처를 남긴다.
    o-ret-dong-an sa-guin yeon-in sa-i-e-seo ba-ram-pi-u-neun il-eun keun sang-cheo-reul nam-gin-da.
    Infidelity between partners who have dated for a long time leaves deep scars.
    💡 Discusses the emotional impact of infidelity in a long-term relationship.

Related words in People & Relationships

바람을 피우다 barameul piuda발이 넓다 bari neolda빈말 Bin-mal대접 Dae-jeop뒷담화 Dwit-dam-hwa

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