콧대가 높아요 · 콧대가 높았어요 · 콧대를 꺾다 (to humble)
to be stuck-up, to be arrogant, to be proud
Example
그 배우는 인기가 많아서 콧대가 높아요.
That actor is so popular that he's stuck-up.
Word parts
콧대 = the bridge of the nose; a high nose bridge symbolizes pride.
Good to know
Pronounced [코때]: the 사이시옷 makes the ㄷ tense.
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