설욕이 · 설욕을
revenge (for a defeat), vindication
Example
작년 결승에서 진 팀이 올해 설욕에 성공했어요.
The team that lost last year's final got its revenge this year.
Word parts
설 wash away+욕 disgrace
Literally 'wash away disgrace' — the first syllable is 'snow', used here as 'cleanse'.
Good to know
Used for sports and competitions; 설욕전 is a rematch where the loser seeks revenge.
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