Korean

폐인
Meaning: a ruined person; a wreck; a social outcast
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

廢
人

Example sentences

He played games day and night and eventually became a wreck.
그는 아내를 잃은 쇼크로 거의 폐인이 되었다.
He practically became a wreck from the shock of losing his wife.

Usage Notes

Originally refers to a person physically or mentally ruined, but in modern slang, it's often used for someone obsessed with something (like games) to the point of neglecting their life.

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