조롱이 · 조롱을
ridicule, mockery, derision
Example
그는 사람들의 조롱에도 꿈을 포기하지 않았어요.
Even with people's ridicule, he didn't give up his dream.
Word parts
조 mock+롱 toy with
Literally 'mocking and toying with' someone.
Good to know
조롱거리가 되다 means 'to become a laughingstock'; stronger than playful 놀림.
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