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덕후 deok-hu
A playful, self-protective label used to own an intense obsession before anyone else can judge you for it.
What does 덕후 mean?
덕후 (deok-hu) means: A playful, self-protective label used to own an intense obsession before anyone else can judge you for it.
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How it's actually used
- 나 완전 아이돌 덕후 다 됐잖아.
Na wanjeon aidol deok-hu da dwaet-jana.
I've totally turned into an idol deok-hu at this point.
💡 Using '완전' and '다 됐잖아' shows amused self-acceptance of a descent into fandom. - 이 정도면 덕후 인정해야지.
I jeongdomyeon deok-hu injeonghaeyaji.
At this point, I have to just admit I'm a deok-hu.
💡 Invited laughter from others by surrendering to the label willingly. - 덕후는 덕후를 알아보는 법이지.
Deok-huneun deok-hureul araboneun beobiji.
It takes one deok-hu to know another.
💡 Used as an insider nod of solidarity between fellow enthusiasts.