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Korean
Etymology
Blend of 기자(記者) (“journalist”) + 쓰레기 (sseuregi, “trash”).
Pronunciation
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| Revised Romanization? | giregi |
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| Revised Romanization (translit.)? | gilegi |
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| McCune–Reischauer? | kiregi |
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| Yale Romanization? | kileyki |
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Noun
기레기 • (giregi)
- (slang, derogatory) trash journalist, presstitute (derogatory slang for journalists and reporters)
Usage notes
Do not confuse with 기러기 (gireogi, “wild goose”).