Nuance Dictionary / Slang & Internet Culture
오글거리다 O-geul-geo-ri-da
The physical sensation of 'second-hand embarrassment' triggered by overly sentimental, cheesy, or performative displays of affection.
What does 오글거리다 mean?
오글거리다 (O-geul-geo-ri-da) means: The physical sensation of 'second-hand embarrassment' triggered by overly sentimental, cheesy, or performative displays of affection.
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How it's actually used
- 아, 진짜 오글거려서 못 보겠어.
A, jin-jja o-geul-geo-ryeo-seo mot bo-get-seo.
Ah, it’s so cringe I literally can’t watch this.
💡 Highlights how the word describes a visceral reaction to media or public displays. - 그런 오글거리는 멘트는 어디서 배워온 거야?
Geu-reon o-geul-geo-ri-neun men-teu-neun eo-di-seo bae-wo-on geo-ya?
Where did you even learn such cheesy pick-up lines?
💡 Shows how the word is used to playfully roast someone for trying too hard. - 오글거리긴 해도 솔직히 좀 부럽다.
O-geul-geo-ri-gin hae-do sol-jik-hi jom bu-reop-da.
Even though it’s super cringe, I’m honestly a little jealous.
💡 Reveals the complex 'secret envy' that often hides behind calling something cringe.
Related words in Slang & Internet Culture
오히려 좋아 o-h-i-ryeo-jo-a오지라퍼 ojirapeo오조오억 ojo-ogeok폼 미쳤다 pom-mi-cheot-da라떼는 rat-tae-neun