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🏆레게노

/re-ge-no/

레게노 means “legendary,” “iconic,” or “amazing,” and comes from a Korean misreading of the English word LEGEND as LEGENO. It is used like 레전드 or ㄹㄱㄴ when reacting to something impressive, funny, or meme-worthy.
레게노 meaning visual explanation
📺 Video streaming▶️ YouTubeFirst seen 2018

origin · Source

레게노 is commonly traced to clips from Korean internet broadcaster Woowakgood’s gaming content, where the English caption LEGEND was read as LEGENO. The exact live-broadcast moment is often referenced through fan clips, so the year is approximate, but the term spread widely through YouTube, communities, and chat as a playful substitute for 레전드.

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  • "That comeback in the last round was seriously legendary."
  • "This clip is so funny, ㄹㄱㄴ."

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