Korean Dictionary
How to say "Uncool" in Korean
“Uncool” in Korean is 빻다 (pronounced "bbabda").
빻다
bbabda
Usage & Context
Describing something or someone as uncool, outdated, or lacking style. Used to criticize fashion, behavior, or attitudes.
Example Sentence
그 스타일 진짜 빻아.
That style is really uncool.
How to use 빻다 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Uncool” is 빻다, romanized as bbabda.
Usage tip
Use slang only with friends or people who already speak casually with you. It can sound rude in formal Korean.
Common mistake
Do not rely only on the English meaning. Read the Korean example sentence and notice the particles, word order, and politeness level around 빻다.
Pronunciation Guide
The first syllable, 'bbab', sounds like 'bop' but with a stronger, tense 'b' sound and a slightly more open 'a', almost like 'bahb'. The final 'ㅂ' is unreleased. 'Da' sounds like 'dah' in 'dah-ling'. The double 'ㅃ' indicates a tense consonant.
Formal & Casual Forms
Formal (존댓말)
빻아요
bbabayo
Polite present tense form.
Casual (반말)
빻아
bbaba
Casual present tense form.
More Example Sentences
Criticizing an old-fashioned or problematic joke.
그 농담은 너무 빻았어. 요즘 누가 그런 말을 해?
That joke is too uncool/outdated. Who says things like that these days?
Criticizing K-pop idol concepts for being problematic or unoriginal.
요즘 아이돌 컨셉 중에 빻은 게 너무 많아.
There are too many uncool/outdated concepts among idol groups these days.
Expressing disappointment with a movie's plot.
그 영화는 스토리가 너무 빻아서 보기 힘들었어.
That movie's story was so uncool/bad that it was hard to watch.
Cultural Context
빻다 (bbabda) literally means 'to grind' or 'to crush.' In modern slang, it's used metaphorically to describe something or someone as 'crushed,' 'broken,' or 'outdated' in a negative sense. It implies being uncool, cringeworthy, problematic, or having an old-fashioned/sexist mindset. It's often used in online communities to criticize problematic content, outdated humor, or insensitive remarks. It carries a strong negative connotation, implying something is fundamentally flawed or unacceptable by modern standards, especially regarding social awareness.
Editorial note
We flag slang like 빻다 for register and audience, since Korean slang can shift quickly and may sound rude outside close friendships.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
빻은 드립
an uncool/problematic joke (drip from 'ad-lib')
빻은 생각
uncool/outdated thinking
빻은 컨셉
uncool/problematic concept
Related Expressions
구리다
gurida
to be cheesy, lame, bad (similar)
촌스럽다
chonsseureopda
to be rustic, old-fashioned, tacky (similar)
개념 없다
gaenyeom eopda
to lack common sense/manners (related to problematic behavior)
힙하다
hiphada
to be hip, cool (antonym)
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