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TOPIK 5noun

배짱

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배짱이 · 배짱을

guts, nerve, boldness

Example

그 사람은 배짱이 좋아서 사장님 앞에서도 할 말을 다 해요.

He has a lot of nerve, so he says everything he wants even in front of the boss.

Word parts

Probably related to 배 'belly' — compare English 'guts'.

Good to know

배짱을 부리다 / 배짱을 튀기다 means 'to act brazenly or defiantly'.