Korean word

바가지

Pronunciation

Romanizationpagaji

Meaning

  • nounrip-off

Example

지난 여행에서 바가지를 썼어.chi nan yeo haeng e seo pa ga ji reul sseo sseo

I got ripped off on my last trip.

Illustration for 바가지 (rip-off)

More examples

그 식당에서 바가지를 당했어.keu sik ttang e seo pa ga ji reul tang hae sseo

I got ripped off at that restaurant.

Core concept

A seller charges far more than a fair price, leaving the customer feeling cheated.

Common phrases

  • 바가지를 쓰다pa ga ji reul sseu da

    get ripped off

  • 바가지요금pa ga ji yo geum

    rip-off charge

Similar words

바가지요금pagajiyogeum: A charge above the usual rate for goods or services.
사기sagi: A dishonest act that tricks someone out of money or property.
덤터기teomteogi: An unforeseen extra payment that someone must cover.

Definition in Korean

상인이 손님에게 과도한 값을 받아 손해를 보게 하는 행위나 그 금액.sang i ni son ni me ge kwa do han kap sseul pa da son hae reul po ge ha neun haeng wi na keu keu maek

Word origin

The word originally referred to a dipper made from a gourd, and its use broadened to describe taking extra money from a buyer.

Usage tips

  • It is useful in complaints about an inflated price, but it sounds like a strong accusation rather than a neutral description.

Other meanings

  • dippernoun

Opposites

  • 정가cheonggalist pricenoun
  • 적정가격cheokjjeonggagyeokfair pricenoun

Related words

  • 바가지요금pagajiyogeumrip-off chargenoun
  • 바가짓값pagajitkkaprip-off pricenoun

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