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익살
익살 is playful comic wit — clowning, mugging, mischievous exaggeration. It carries a warm, old-fashioned flavour. 익살스럽다 is the adjective and is often used to praise an actor.
Examples in context
그 배우의 익살이 관객을 사로잡았어요.
That actor drollery captivated the audience.
익살 섞인 말투가 매력적이에요.
A tone laced with drollery is charming.
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