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아싸

assa

MildSouth Koreaby pioneer · 3/30/2026
assa

Meaning

Someone who stays on the outside of social circles — not necessarily lonely, just not plugged into the group. Opposite of 인싸 (insider). From 아웃사이더 (outsider), shortened to 아싸. Can be self-deprecating or worn as a badge of pride depending on who's saying it.

아싸 = outsider (shortened from '아'웃'싸'이더, Korean pronunciation of "outsider")

See also: 인싸, 씹인싸, 아싸, 씹아싸

Opposite: 인싸

Example

I'd like to be 아싸 during exam period.

Equivalent

Loner, Outsider

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