Korean expression
웃기네
Said by Jimin (BTS)
What does 웃기네 mean?
웃기네 means "how ridiculous; that's absurd" in Korean.
How it works here
The sentence ending expresses a light reaction or evaluation. Here, it conveys that the situation feels absurd or ridiculous.
Dictionary form
웃기다
To find something laughable, absurd, or ridiculous, often with light mockery
‘웃기다’ literally means “to make someone laugh,” but in conversation it is often used like an adjective meaning “absurd” or “ridiculous.” The ending ‘웃기네’ shows an immediate reaction; depending on context, it can mean genuinely funny or sarcastic.
When it's used
Used when something someone says or does seems absurd or laughable because it does not make sense or is inconsistent. It can also sound sarcastic or incredulous.
The line
진짜 웃기네
That's really funny.
This is said when something seems laughable or absurd because it does not fit together or make sense.
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More examples
가격은 비싼데 서비스는 형편없다니, 좀 웃기네.
The price is expensive, but the service is terrible? That's pretty ridiculous.
남한테는 엄격하게 굴면서 자기 실수는 모른 척하는 건 참 웃기더라.
Being strict with others while pretending not to notice your own mistakes is really ridiculous.
Quick check
What does this mean here?
웃기네
진짜 웃기네
That's really funny.
- To find something laughable, absurd, or ridiculous, often with light mockery
- Sad
- Scary
- Warm
Show the answer
To find something laughable, absurd, or ridiculous, often with light mockery
‘웃기다’ literally means “to make someone laugh,” but in conversation it is often used like an adjective meaning “absurd” or “ridiculous.” The ending ‘웃기네’ shows an immediate reaction; depending on context, it can mean genuinely funny or sarcastic.
Other words in this line
- 진짜
- Really
Same expression in other scenes
- 웃겨 — Funny; amusing.
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