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soup

Noun

  1. 1

    soup

    Liquid of guk, soup, or jjigae, stew, left after all ingredients have been taken out.

    Korean definition: 국이나 찌개 등의 음식에서 건더기를 빼고 남은 물.

    • The stew he made had a rich and tasty broth.

    • My husband tasted the broth of the spicy fish stew, said it was too bland, and added salt.

  2. 2

    crums off somebody's table

    (slang) A small profit or supplementary income earned for a certain service.

    Korean definition: (속된 말로) 어떤 일의 대가로 다소나마 생기는 이득이나 부수입.

    • Having fallen out of favor with the president, Assistant Manager Kim couldn't expect even crumbs from this deal.

    • Mr. Park seems to be hoping there might be some crumbs for him from this deal.