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kimoi
What does kimoi mean?
A slangy, blunt way to call something or someone disgusting, creepy or gross, common in casual and teen speech in anime.
"Ugh, kimoi — why is he staring at us like that?"
Origin
Japanese キモい (kimoi), a contraction of kimochi warui 'unpleasant feeling'.
Frequently asked questions
What does kimoi mean?
It's blunt Japanese slang for 'gross', 'creepy' or 'disgusting', used to express revulsion toward something or someone.
Is kimoi rude?
Yes, fairly. It's a harsh put-down common in casual teen speech, so it can sting or insult if aimed at a person.
Where does kimoi come from?
It's a slangy contraction of 'kimochi warui' (気持ち悪い), meaning 'unpleasant feeling' or 'disgusting'.
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