Vocapedia
Log inTry for Free
Log in

Looking up...

Words

  • Words of the Year
  • Recent Lookups
  • My Dictionary

Languages

  • English
  • Vietnamese
  • Japanese
  • Chinese
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Korean
  • German

Features

  • Words of the Year
  • My Collections List
  • Reviews
  • Learning Resources
  • Community Collections

Learn

  • How It Works
  • Study Guides
  • Language Tips
  • FAQ
  • Getting Started
  • For Individuals
  • For Teachers

Community

  • Forum
  • Blog
  • Help Center
  • Partnerships

About

  • About Vocapedia
  • Contact Us
  • Feedback

Legal

  • Terms of Use
  • Privacy Policy
  • Cookie Policy
  • Accessibility
  • GDPR Compliance
© 2026 Vocapedia. All rights reserved.

벼락거지

byeorak-geoji
noun★Intermediate— sudden beggar
informal

A person who suddenly becomes a beggar due to unexpected financial ruin or misfortune.

사업이 망하면서 그는 벼락거지가 되었다.

After his business failed, he became a sudden beggar.

💡

This term emphasizes the abrupt and dramatic nature of the person's descent into poverty.

Collocations

벼락거지가 되다to become a sudden beggar

Synonyms

갑작스러운 거지갑작스러운 빈곤자

Antonyms

갑작스러운 부자갑작스러운 성공자

💡Pro Tip

Usage Context

This term is commonly used in informal contexts to describe a dramatic and unexpected fall into poverty.

📖Word Origin

From '벼락' (sudden) + '거지' (beggar), highlighting the sudden and unexpected nature of becoming a beggar.

📝Usage Notes

This term is often used to describe someone who has experienced a sudden and drastic change in financial status, typically due to unforeseen circumstances.

Word Breakdown

벼락
sudden
root
+
거지
beggar
root
한영사전

Learning Progress

Track your learning journey!

• Save words to build your vocabulary

• Monitor your daily streak

• Get personalized review reminders

• See words learned statistics

Log in to access advanced features and track your progress!

Go to Dashboard →

Recent Lookups

The most recent words being looked up. Stay up to date with what language learners are exploring.