녀석

Korean

Etymology

Of unclear origin.

Pronunciation

Romanizations
Revised Romanization?nyeoseok
Revised Romanization (translit.)?nyeoseog
McCune–Reischauer?nyŏsŏk
Yale Romanization?nyesek

Noun

녀석 • (nyeoseok)

  1. (derogatory) dude, fellow
    Synonym: 놈 (nom)
  2. (slang) endearing term for usually young boys, similar to squirt or scamp
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