Korean expression
뻔뻔했어
Said by Jung Kook (BTS)
What does 뻔뻔했어 mean?
뻔뻔했어 means "You were shameless." in Korean.
How it works here
‘뻔뻔했어’ is the past form, saying that the shameless attitude was already displayed.
Dictionary form
뻔뻔하다
To be shameless; brazen
‘뻔뻔하다’ (to be shameless) describes someone who does not acknowledge wrongdoing or feel embarrassed. It is direct and conversational.
When it's used
Used to criticize someone’s attitude or behavior strongly.
The line
너무 뻔뻔했어
That was so shameless.
Strongly criticizing someone’s shameless attitude or behavior.
Scene from “Run BTS! 2023 Special Episode - Next Top Genius Part 1” · Channel: BANGTANTV Watch on YouTube
More examples
거짓말해 놓고도 사과도 안 하다니 정말 뻔뻔해.
You lied and still didn’t apologize? That’s really shameless.
그 사람은 잘못을 지적받아도 전혀 뻔뻔하지 않다.
That person isn’t at all ashamed even when their mistake is pointed out.
Quick check
What does this mean here?
뻔뻔했어
너무 뻔뻔했어
That was so shameless.
- Meaning very diligent
- Meaning very kind
- ‘뻔뻔하다’ (to be shameless) means having no sense of shame
- Meaning always careful
Show the answer
‘뻔뻔하다’ (to be shameless) means having no sense of shame
‘뻔뻔하다’ (to be shameless) describes someone who does not acknowledge wrongdoing or feel embarrassed. It is direct and conversational.
Other words in this line
- 너무
- Very; too
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