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Korean idiom Sneer

코웃음 (을) The part “을” may be omitted. 치다

  • Form listed in the dictionary: 코웃음(을) 치다
  • 코웃음을 치다
  • 코웃음 치다

English rendering Sneer Literal translation: “Give a nose-laugh”

Meaning 1

남을 깔보고 비웃다.

Look down on and ridicule another

Dictionary example 1

나는 가볍게 코웃음을 쳤다.

I gave a faint sneer.

Dictionary example 2

그는 상대편을 보고는 속으로 코웃음을 쳤다.

Looking at his opponent, he sneered inwardly.

Dictionary example 3

우리는 서로 코웃음 치며 빈정거리기만 했다.

We merely sneered at and taunted each other.

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“코웃음을 치다” — Sneer: Look down on and ridicule another
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