개비
Gaebi
The Korean word for gabby is 개비 (Gaebi).
개비 is an adjective used to describe someone who is inclined to talk too much, particularly regarding trivial or unimportant matters.
Meaning: inclined to talk too much, especially about trivia (adj)
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is Gaebi.
Did you know?
- The word 개비 is a homonym with several other meanings, including a counter for thin, stick-like objects such as cigarette butts or small twigs.
- When describing a 'gabby' person, Koreans may use the expression 입이 가볍다, which literally means 'the mouth is light', implying the person cannot keep a secret.
- One version of 개비 is a Sino-Korean word formed from the characters for 'change' (改) and 'equip' (備).
Examples in context
- 저는 가비예요I am Gabby.
- 안녕하세요? 저는 가비입니다.Hello, my name is Gabby.
- 반갑습니다, 가비님.Nice to meet you, Gabby.
- 가비랑 영화 보러 갈래?Do you want to go watch a movie, Gabby?
Example conversation
Minjun and Jieun are talking about a new coworker.
- 민준 Min-jun새로 온 동료는 어떤 사람이에요?saero on dongryoneun eotteon saramieyo?What is the new coworker like?
- 지은 Ji-eun성격은 좋은데 조금 개비해요.seonggyeogeun joheunde jogeum gaebihayo.They have a good personality, but they are a bit gabby.
- 민준 Min-jun말을 정말 많이 하는군요.mareul jeongmal mani haneungunyo.They must talk a lot.
- 지은 Ji-eun네, 사소한 이야기를 끊임없이 해요.ne, sasohan iyagireul kkeunimeopsi haeyo.Yes, they talk about trivial things endlessly.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries 개비, CC BY-SA 4.0.
