Korean abbreviations · 22
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- 갑분굿gapbungutA situation where something suddenly improves the mood.A situation where something suddenly improves the mood.
- 갑분교gapbungyoA situation where a sudden lecture-like remark or manner dampens the mood.A situation where a sudden lecture-like remark or manner dampens the mood.
- 갑분싸gapbunssaSuddenly awkwardAn expression for a moment when the mood suddenly turns awkward or chilly.
- 갑분띠gapbunttiA situation that suddenly becomes awkward or confusing because of something unexpected.A situation that suddenly becomes awkward or confusing because of something unexpected.
- 갑통알gaptongalA situation where a low bank balance makes one feel a part-time job is needed.A situation where a low bank balance makes one feel a part-time job is needed.
- 갑툭튀gaptwiktwiPopping up out of nowhereAn expression for a person, object, or topic suddenly appearing without warning.
- 가성비gaseongbiValue for moneyHow much performance or satisfaction something provides for its price. It can be described as good or poor value.
- 가심비gasimbiEmotional value for moneyA way of judging a purchase by how satisfying it feels compared with what it costs.
- 가싶남gasipnamShort for ‘가지고 싶은 남자’.Short for ‘가지고 싶은 남자’ (a desirable man); also a variety show title.
- 가싶녀 룩gasipnyeo rukStylish clothes or an outfit associated with a woman considered attractive.Stylish clothes or an outfit associated with a woman considered attractive.
- 가통gatongA shortened name for 가정통신문, a notice a school sends home to families.A shortened name for 가정통신문, a notice a school sends home to families.
- 갓성비gatseongbiExceptional value for moneyOutstanding performance or quality for the price.
- GD마크gdmakeuGood design recognition markA mark attached to products recognized as excellent after evaluation of design, function, and related features.
- GDPgdpGross domestic productA Roman-letter abbreviation for 국내총생산 (gross domestic product).
- 게임애드geimaedeuIn-game advertisingA shortened name for advertising that exposes products and brands onscreen or during game operation.
- 게임돌geimdolAn idol or young entertainer known for being good at games on TV and elsewhere.An idol or young entertainer known for being good at games on TV and elsewhere.
- 겜알못gemalmotSomeone who does not know much about games.Someone who does not know much about games.
- 겜방gembangA broadcast showing someone playing a game.A broadcast showing someone playing a game.
- 겜광gemgwangGame enthusiastSomeone intensely enthusiastic about games.
- 겜잘알gemjaralSomeone who knows a lot about games.Someone who knows a lot about games.
- 겜소모gemsomoGame consumers’ solidarity groupA shortened name for 게임 소비자 연대 모임, formed to protect game users’ rights and resolve problems.
- 겜티즌gemtijeunOnline game userA person enjoying games on the internet.
- 걸바geolbaA “walking Barbie doll”A woman with an appearance striking enough to resemble a Barbie doll.
- 걸조geoljoA “walking sculpture” of a manA man with an exceptionally handsome, sculpture-like appearance.
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