Korean abbreviations · 55
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- 노푸nopuWashing one’s hair with water alone, without shampoo.Washing one’s hair with water alone, without shampoo.
- 노스탤지어noseutaeljieoLonging for the NorthA coined term for people in the South longing for the North after Korea’s division.
- NPCNPCAn abbreviation for a game character that the player does not control directly.An abbreviation for a game character that the player does not control directly.
- NPTnptNuclear Non-Proliferation TreatyA Roman-letter abbreviation for 핵확산금지조약 (Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty) used in the article of the time.
- NSAnsaNational Security AgencyA Roman-letter abbreviation for 국가 안전국 (National Security Agency) used in the article of the time.
- NTRntrNormal trade relationsA U.S. trade abbreviation referring to normal trade relations.
- 누브라nubeuraStrapless adhesive braAn adhesive bra worn attached to the body without shoulder straps.
- 눈팅nuntingReading without posting onlineReading other people’s posts on an online message board without posting oneself.
- 눕방nupbangA broadcast hosted while lying down or mainly showing someone lying down.A broadcast hosted while lying down or mainly showing someone lying down.
- NVMenvmeAn interface used for exchanging data with high-speed storage devices.An interface used for exchanging data with high-speed storage devices.
- 뉴사nyusaA short term for a newly taken photo.A short term for a newly taken photo.
- O2OO2OAn abbreviation for a business model connecting online and offline channels to access products or services.An abbreviation for a business model connecting online and offline channels to access products or services.
- O4OO4OAn abbreviation for expanding offline businesses using technology, data, and other resources accumulated online.An abbreviation for expanding offline businesses using technology, data, and other resources accumulated online.
- OA기기oagigiOffice automation equipmentEquipment used for office automation, such as computers, copiers, and fax machines.
- OBTOBTAn abbreviation for testing a game by opening it to users ahead of release or a similar milestone.An abbreviation for testing a game by opening it to users ahead of release or a similar milestone.
- OCROCRAn abbreviation for optical character recognition in information technology.An abbreviation for optical character recognition in information technology.
- 오다망odamangAn expression meaning one failed to follow the diet planned for that day.An expression meaning one failed to follow the diet planned for that day.
- 오등완odeungwanAn expression used with hiking proof photos and similar posts to say the day’s hike is complete.An expression used with hiking proof photos and similar posts to say the day’s hike is complete.
- 오디족odijokPeople who manage their weight through outdoor activities.People who manage their weight through outdoor activities.
- 오디세이odiseiAn abbreviation introduced as meaning that one ate at least three desserts in a day.An abbreviation introduced as meaning that one ate at least three desserts in a day.
- ODMODMAn abbreviation for a production model where a manufacturer supplies products it developed and designed under the ordering company’s brand.An abbreviation for a production model where a manufacturer supplies products it developed and designed under the ordering company’s brand.
- 오독완odogwanAn expression shared in reading logs to say one has finished the day’s reading.An expression shared in reading logs to say one has finished the day’s reading.
- OECDoecdOrganization for Economic Cooperation and DevelopmentAn English abbreviation for 경제 협력 개발 기구, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development.
- OEMOEMAn abbreviation for a production model where a manufacturer supplies products bearing the ordering seller’s brand.An abbreviation for a production model where a manufacturer supplies products bearing the ordering seller’s brand.
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