Etymology

First attested in the Hunmin jeongeum haerye (訓民正音解例 / 훈민정음해례), 1446, as 두텁 (Yale: twuthep). Probably from the same root as 두텁다 (duteopda, “to be thick”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /tuk͈ʌ̹bi/
• Phonetic hangeul: 두꺼비