Korean word

덕질

Pronunciation

Romanizationteokjjil

Meaning

  • nounfan activity

Example

저는 덕질을 시작했어요.cheo neun teok jji reul si ja kae sseo yo

I started doing fan activities.

Illustration for 덕질 (fan activity)

More examples

덕질로 돈을 쓸 때는 우선 예산을 정하세요.teok jjil lo to neul sseul ttae neun u seon ye sa neul cheong ha se yo

When spending money on fan activities, set a budget first.

Core concept

Time and effort spent actively following and supporting a favorite person, group, or work.

Common phrases

  • 덕질을 계속하다teok jji reul kye so ka da

    continue fan activities

  • 덕질로 돈을 쓰다teok jjil lo to neul sseu da

    spend money on fan activities

  • 덕질 관련 굿즈teok jjil kwal lyeon kut jjeu

    fan-related merchandise

Similar words

팬질paenjil: Casual fan participation involving personal support and the collection of related merchandise.
팬덤paendeom: A community of fans connected by support for the same person, group, or work.
덕후teoku: A deeply devoted fan with detailed knowledge and active involvement in a particular field.
취미chwimi: A personally chosen activity or interest enjoyed during free time.

Definition in Korean

좋아하는 대상에 관심과 시간을 들여 관련 활동을 하는 일cho a ha neun tae sang e kwan sim gwa si ga neul teu ryeo kwal lyeon hwal dong eul ha neun il

Word origin

The word is commonly formed from a Korean slang term for a devoted fan plus a suffix meaning an activity or behavior.

Usage tips

  • This casual expression fits conversations and social media better than formal writing when describing support for a favorite star.

Opposites

Related words

  • 덕질하다teokjjilhadaengage in fan activitiesverb
  • 덕후teokufannoun

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