공부벌레

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Korean[edit]

Etymology[edit]

공부(工夫) (gongbu, study) +‎ 벌레 (beolle, bug, worm)

Pronunciation[edit]

Romanizations
Revised Romanization?gongbubeolle
Revised Romanization (translit.)?gongbubeolle
McCune–Reischauer?kongbubŏlle
Yale Romanization?kongpupelley

Noun[edit]

공부벌레 (gongbubeolle)

  1. (derogatory) wonk, nerd, an overly studious person