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Korean idiom A miserly, spiteful disposition

놀부 심사 [심보] Possible alternative: “심보” · Usage not verified

  • Form listed in the dictionary: 놀부 심사[심보]
  • 놀부 심사
  • 놀부 심보 Unverified form

English rendering A miserly, spiteful disposition Literal translation: “Nolbu’s disposition [temperament]”

Meaning 1

인색하고 심술궂은 마음씨를 비유적으로 이르는 말.

Figuratively, a stingy and spiteful nature

Dictionary example 1

그는 무슨 놀부 심사 인지 남이 잘되는 꼴을 못 본다.

Whatever spite drives him, he cannot bear seeing others do well.

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