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칼퇴각
kaltoegak
MildSouth Koreaby pioneer · 3/28/2026

Meaning
The feeling or opportunity to leave work exactly on time — not a second later. From 칼퇴 (sharp exit at quitting time) + 각 (angle/potential). That moment when you sense today might actually be a clean getaway.
칼 = knife / sharp
퇴 = get off work (shortened from '퇴'근)
각 = angle / potential / signs of
Example
“Boss left early. today is 칼퇴각.”
Equivalent
Early exit vibes
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