말곁 (을) The part “을” may be omitted. 채다
- Form listed in the dictionary: 말곁(을) 채다
- 말곁을 채다
- 말곁 채다
English rendering pick up on someone’s words Literal translation: “snatch the edge of someone’s speech”
Meaning 1
남이 말하는 가운데서 어떤 말을 꼬투리로 삼아 말하다.
To seize upon a particular remark while someone is speaking and use it as a point to discuss.
Dictionary example 1
그는 남의 말곁을 채서 따지기 좋아한다.
He likes to seize on other people’s words and argue about them.