🇰🇷Korean Source WordCode: KO

쥐 가방

Pronunciation / Transliteration: jwi gabang

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Ratbag/ˈræt.bæɡ/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #15000 frequency
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🇰🇷 Example Sentence in Korean:

"그는 항상 문제를 일으키는 쥐 가방이에요."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A person regarded as despicable or contemptible.

    "He’s such a ratbag for always causing trouble in class."
  2. 2

    A mischievous or troublesome person, often used in a light-hearted manner.

    "Don't be a ratbag and help your sister with her homework."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'ratbag' is believed to have originated in Australian English in the early 20th century, combining 'rat', a term for a despicable person, with 'bag', suggesting a container or collection. Over time, it has evolved to refer to someone who is troublesome or annoying.

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