말버릇

way of speaking, manner of speaking

말 words; what someone says + 버릇 habit, manner
noun Rare #25,724
way of speaking, manner of speaking In these expressions, it refers to speaking rudely or disrespectfully.
KO: 어른한테 그런 말버릇은 안 돼요.
EN: You shouldn't speak to an adult that way.

엄마 한테 말버릇이 그게 뭐 야?

What's that habit you have with your mom?

— 로렌스 애니웨이 (2012)

황야의 마녀 에게 말버릇이 그게 뭐 냐?

What's that saying to the witch of the wilderness?

— 하울의 움직이는 성 (2004)

생명의 은인 한테 말버릇이 그게 뭐 야?

What kind of habit is that to say to your savior?

— 사랑해 줘 사랑해 줘 (2026)

엄마 한테 무슨 말버릇 이야?

What's your habit of talking to your mom?

— 로우 (2017)