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Korean

기기
Meaning: a person whose body leans to one side while walking
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example

옛날 문헌에서는 걸을 때 몸이 한쪽으로 기우는 사람을 기기라고 불렀습니다.
In old texts, people whose bodies leaned to one side while walking were given this name.

Usage Notes

This is a historical term describing a person with a noticeable sideways lean while walking; use it with historical context because it can sound labeling in modern speech.

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