Korean abbreviations · 43
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- 케요네즈keyonejeuA sauce mixing ketchup and mayonnaise.A sauce mixing ketchup and mayonnaise.
- KIDAkidaDefense research institute in the sourceAn English abbreviation referring, in the checked material of the time, to a defense research institute under the Ministry of National Defense.
- 키즈kijeuA shortened name for a children's café in parenting conversations.A shortened name for a children's café in parenting conversations.
- 키카kikaA shortened name for a kids’ cafe, an indoor play space for children.A shortened name for a kids’ cafe, an indoor play space for children.
- 키코kikoKIKO currency optionA currency-option product designed to allow foreign currency to be sold at an agreed rate while exchange rates remain within a set range.
- 깨톡kkaetokAn alternative name for the mobile messenger KakaoTalk.An alternative name for the mobile messenger KakaoTalk.
- 깔도녀kkaldonyeoAn urban woman with a neat, polished appearance.An urban woman with a neat, polished appearance.
- 깜놀kkamnolThat startled me!An expression meaning that something gave you a sudden surprise.
- 깐맥kkanmaekA combination of kkanpunggi and beer enjoyed together.A combination of kkanpunggi and beer enjoyed together.
- 낄끼빠빠kkilkkippappaKnow when to join in and when to step backAn expression telling someone to read the situation and know when to participate and when to leave others to it.
- 꼬꼬무kkokkomuA shortened title for the television program ‘꼬리에 꼬리를 무는 그날 이야기’.A shortened title for the television program ‘꼬리에 꼬리를 무는 그날 이야기’.
- 꽁미남kkongminamMan with hair tied up highA fashionable term formerly used for a man with long hair at the back tied up high.
- 꽃청춘kkotcheongchunShort for ‘꽃보다 청춘’.Short for tvN's ‘꽃보다 청춘’, a variety show following guests on their travels.
- 꽃할배kkothalbaeShort for ‘꽃보다 할배’.Short for tvN's ‘꽃보다 할배’, a variety show where veteran actors travel abroad together.
- 꽃남kkotnamThe drama title 꽃보다 남자, shortenedA shortened name for the drama 꽃보다 남자.
- 꾸안꾸kkuankkuEffortless-looking styleA stylish look that appears natural and does not show how much effort went into it.
- 꾸자사모kkujasamoShort for ‘꾸준히 자산을 사서 모으자’ (let’s steadily buy and accumulate assets): a strategy of regular asset purchases and medium-to-long-term holding, or a person doing so.Short for ‘꾸준히 자산을 사서 모으자’ (let’s steadily buy and accumulate assets): a strategy of regular asset purchases and medium-to-long-term holding, or a person doing so.
- 꾸꾸꾸kkukkukkuAn elaborate, carefully styled fashion look.An elaborate, carefully styled fashion look.
- 꿀강kkulgangA college course considered relatively easy to earn a good grade in.A college course considered relatively easy to earn a good grade in.
- 코덕kodeokSomeone keenly interested in cosmetics who enjoys exploring a variety of products in depth.Someone keenly interested in cosmetics who enjoys exploring a variety of products in depth.
- KOEXkoexKorean exhibition centerA Roman-letter abbreviation for 한국종합전시장 (Korea exhibition center) used in the article of the time.
- 코이마 지수koima jisuAn imported-raw-material price indexAn index published by the Korea Importers Association after surveying prices of major imported raw materials.
- 코끝모kokkeunmoAn expression used to suggest meeting when the COVID-19 outbreak ends.An expression used to suggest meeting when the COVID-19 outbreak ends.
- 코쿤피스kokunpiseuA tiny equipped rental officeA very small rental office equipped with office devices and an internet connection.
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