고인물
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What 고인물 means
A veteran who has played or done something so long they're extremely good at it — literally "stagnant water," which also hints at a scene newcomers can't break into.
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A veteran who has played or done something so long they're extremely good at it — literally "stagnant water," which also hints at a scene newcomers can't break into.
한 분야를 오래 파서 실력이 아주 높은 사람을 뜻한다. 고여서 썩은 물이라는 비유에서 왔고, 뉴비가 끼기 어려운 판을 비판할 때도 쓴다.
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