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끗발 (이) The part “이” may be omitted. 세다

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English rendering Have a winning streak or strong clout Literal translation: “The point luck is strong”

Meaning 1

노름 따위에서, 좋은 끗수가 잇따라 나오다.

In gambling or the like, have favorable scores come up repeatedly

Dictionary example 1

오늘 자네 끗발이 세서 나는 돈 한 푼 따지 못했어.

Your luck was so strong today that I did not win a penny.
동의어 끗발(이) 좋다
Meaning 2

(속되게) 세도나 기세가 당당하다.

Vulgarly, wield imposing power or influence

Dictionary example 1

병장 끗발이 세나 하사 끗발이 세나 한번 볼래?

Shall we see who has more clout, a sergeant or a staff sergeant?
동의어 끗발(이) 좋다

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Illustration of the first meaning of “끗발이 좋다”: In gambling or the like, repeatedly receive good scores. 2 meanings Shared · 2 Have good luck or influence In gambling or the like, repeatedly receive good scores.

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“끗발이 세다” — Have a winning streak or strong clout: In gambling or the like, have favorable scores come up repeatedly
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