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TOPIK 4noun

가식적

gasikjeok [가식쩍]

가식적인 (+noun) · 가식적으로 · 가식적이에요

fake, pretentious, insincere

Example

가식적인 칭찬은 별로 듣고 싶지 않아요.

I don't really want to hear fake compliments.

Word parts

가 false식 decorate적 -ic

Literally 'in a falsely decorated way.'

Good to know

Pronounced [가식쩍]; a common criticism of celebrities who seem fake.