Nuance Dictionary / Slang & Internet Culture
어쩔티비 eo-jjeol-ti-bi
A juvenile slang retort meaning 'so what?' or 'what are you gonna do about it, cry to your TV?' used to completely shut down an argument.
What does 어쩔티비 mean?
어쩔티비 (eo-jjeol-ti-bi) means: A juvenile slang retort meaning 'so what?' or 'what are you gonna do about it, cry to your TV?' used to completely shut down an argument.
Born in schoolyards and saturated across Korean YouTube, this is the ultimate conversational cheat code for kids who have lost an argument but refuse to admit defeat. It carries zero logical weight, and that is precisely the point—it’s designed entirely to infuriate the other person by refusing to engage with their logic. If you use this as an adult, people won't think you're funny; they'll just assume you're channeling your inner ten-year-old.
How it's actually used
- 너 그러다 진짜 혼난다. — 어쩔티비.
Neo geureoda jinjja honnanda. — Eojjeoltibi.
You're really gonna get it if you keep that up. — So what, cry about it.
💡 The classic, effortless execution of the shutdown where all further discussion is instantly terminated. - 숙제 안 하면 선생님한테 혼나. — 어쩔티비 저쩔티비 안물어봤죠?
Sukje an hamyeon seonsaengnimhante honna. — Eojjeoltibi jeojeoltibi anmureobwatjyo?
If you don't do your homework, the teacher will scold you. — So what, what are you gonna do, did I ask?
💡 Often chained with rhyming spin-offs like 'jeojeoltibi' for maximum irritating effect. - 동생이랑 싸우다가 내가 화내니까 아무렇지도 않게 어쩔티비 시전하면서 방으로 들어가 버렸어.
dongsirang ssaudaga naega hwaenaenikka amureohji anhge eojjeoltibi sijeonhamyeonseo bangeuro deureoga beoryeosseo.
When I got mad while fighting with my sibling, they just casually hit me with an 'eojjeoltibi' and went into their room.
💡 A playful or dismissive retort used primarily by younger generations to brush off complaints.