Korean Dictionary
How to say "Rage Quit" in Korean
“Rage Quit” in Korean is 짜증 퇴장 (pronounced "jjajeung toejang").
짜증 퇴장
jjajeung toejang
Usage & Context
Abruptly leaving a game out of anger or frustration after a bad experience. Rage quitting is frowned upon in Korean online gaming as it negatively impacts teammates and can result in account penalties.
Example Sentence
지는 것이 화가 나서 짜증 퇴장했어요.
I rage quit because I was angry about losing.
How to use 짜증 퇴장 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Rage Quit” is 짜증 퇴장, romanized as jjajeung toejang.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
짜증 (jjajeung) starts with a strong 'jja' sound, like 'ja' in 'jam' but more tense, followed by 'jeung' like 'jung' in 'jungle'. 퇴장 (toejang) sounds like 'toe' (on your foot) and 'jang' like 'jang-go'.
More Example Sentences
Complaining about a teammate's behavior.
팀원이 짜증 퇴장해서 게임을 망쳤어요.
A teammate rage quit and ruined the game.
Admitting to nearly giving up in anger.
너무 답답해서 짜증 퇴장할 뻔했어요.
I was so frustrated I almost rage quit.
Explaining the negative impact of rage quitting.
짜증 퇴장은 다른 플레이어에게 피해를 줍니다.
Rage quitting harms other players.
Cultural Context
While 'rage quitting' happens everywhere, in Korea's highly competitive and team-oriented online gaming scene, it's particularly frowned upon. Leaving a game early, especially in ranked matches, is seen as a severe breach of etiquette and can lead to reports, penalties, and even social ostracization within gaming communities. Many games implement systems to punish players who frequently '짜증 퇴장' to maintain fair play.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
짜증 퇴장하지 마!
Don't rage quit!
짜증 퇴장했어?
Did you rage quit?
짜증 퇴장 패널티
Rage quit penalty
Related Expressions
탈주
talju
Desertion, escape (often for leaving a game early)
잠수
jamsu
AFK, going idle (literally 'diving underwater')
트롤
teurol
Troll (player intentionally disrupting the game)
던지다
deonjida
To throw (a game, intentionally playing badly)
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