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아재개그
아재개그 is one of the most culturally specific words here: a corny pun, usually built on Korean homophones, delivered by an older man and met with an eye-roll. There is real affection in the mockery, and TV shows built whole segments on it.
Examples in context
아빠가 또 아재개그를 했어요.
Dad told another dad joke.
아재개그는 촌스럽지만 정겨워요.
Dad jokes are corny but endearing.
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