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답정너

dapjeongneo

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Meaning

When someone asks a question but already has the answer they want to hear — "The answer is already decided — you just have to say it." they're not looking for your opinion, they want validation. From 답 (answer) + 정 (decided/fixed) + 너 (you). The classic "does this look good?" when they've already bought it.

답 = answer (답)

정 = already decided (shortened from '정'해지다)

너 = you (너)

Example

I answered honestly to a 답정너 question.

Equivalent

Fishing for validation, Fishing for compliments, Don't ask if you don't want the truth

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