애교
aegyo
Cute, charming behavior; performative cuteness
nounIntermediate Lowk-popculturemodern-slangpopular
Example Sentence
저는 애교가 없어요.
Jeoneun aegyo-ga eopseoyo.
"I am not good at acting cute."
Usage Note
A major K-pop and K-drama concept with no direct English equivalent. Idols are often asked to "do aegyo" on variety shows. Includes baby talk, cute gestures, and exaggerated facial expressions.
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