영끌

yeongkkeul
nounIntermediate free-to-play game
informal

A free-to-play game where players can start without paying but may need to purchase items or upgrades later.

영끌 게임은 초반에 재미있지만, 나중에 돈을 쓰게 만들어요.

Free-to-play games are fun at first, but they make you spend money later.

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Common in mobile and online gaming communities.

Collocations

영끌 게임free-to-play game영끌 시작free-to-start

Related Phrases

영끌 유도phrase
free-to-play lure

💡Pro Tip

Gaming Context

This term is specific to gaming and refers to free-to-play models.

📖Word Origin

From '영' (free) + '끌' (short for '끌어당기다' meaning 'to pull'), implying a game that 'pulls' players in with free access.

📝Usage Notes

Often used in gaming discussions to describe free-to-play models with potential in-app purchases.

Word Breakdown

free
root
+
pull
root
한영사전