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Aegyo 애교

Deliberately cute or charming behaviour used to express affection or playfulness.

Pronounced: ae-gyoSocial culture

What does Aegyo mean?

Deliberately cute or charming behaviour used to express affection or playfulness.

Where you may encounter it

You may hear this term in Korean dramas, variety shows, K-pop content or everyday conversations about Korean culture. Meaning and tone can change with context, so treat this as a practical starting point rather than a word-for-word substitute for every situation.

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