Korean abbreviations · 6
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- 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.
- 꾸안꾸kkuankkuEffortless-looking styleA stylish look that appears natural and does not show how much effort went into it.
- 막콘makconThe final concert dateThe last concert in a run that takes place over several days.
- 만렙mallepThe highest levelThe highest level available in a game, also used to describe top-level ability in another field.
- 만반잘부manbanjalbuNice to meet you—let's get alongAn abbreviation of 만나서 반가워, 잘 부탁해, a greeting used when meeting someone for the first time.
- 만찢남manjjinnamA man who looks straight out of a comicA man described as so good-looking that he seems to have stepped out of a comic book.
- 만찢녀manjjinnyeoA woman who looks straight out of a comicA woman described as so good-looking that she seems to have stepped out of a comic book.
- 마상masangThat hurt my feelingsAn expression meaning that someone's feelings have been hurt.
- 맛저matjeoEnjoy your dinnerShort for 맛있는 저녁 드세요, a greeting offered before dinner.
- 맛점matjeomEnjoy your lunchShort for 맛있는 점심 드세요, a greeting offered around lunchtime.
- 맞팔matpalFollowing each otherA mutual following relationship on Twitter.
- MBTIMBTIA 16-type personality questionnaireA personality questionnaire based on Jung's theory of personality types that sorts people into 16 categories.
- 멘붕menbungBeing mentally overwhelmedA state of shock or confusion in which someone feels overwhelmed and does not know what to do.
- 먹스타그램meokstagramFood posts on social mediaPosting photos of food you have eaten on social media, or a social media account or feed focused mainly on food photos.
- 먹튀meoktwiTaking the benefit and disappearingLeaving without paying for food. It also describes taking a benefit and disappearing without accepting responsibility.
- 밀당mildangRomantic push and pullA subtle psychological back-and-forth in a romantic relationship, likened to pushing and pulling.
- 모쏠mossolSomeone who has never datedA person who has never been in a romantic relationship.
- 먹방mukbangAn eating broadcastA broadcast or video showing someone eating food.
- 무물mumulAsk me anythingA question-and-answer session, including posts or sessions on Instagram or YouTube where an account owner takes and answers questions.
- 문상munsangA cultural gift certificateShort for 문화상품권. This usage is separate from 문상 meaning a condolence visit.
- MZ세대MZ sedaeMillennials and Gen ZA collective Korean label for millennials and Generation Z.
- OMGOMGOh my GodThe English abbreviation used online to express surprise or disbelief.
- OOTDOOTDOutfit of the dayThe English abbreviation for “outfit of the day,” also used as a hashtag when posting photos of what someone is wearing.
- 오살힘osalhimSomething that gets you through todayThe strength to get through the day that comes from looking at favorite photos, videos, or similar content.
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