Korean abbreviations · 71
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- 손캠sonkaemA separate video of hands operating a mouse and keyboard.A separate video of hands operating a mouse and keyboard.
- 손피sonpiIn presale-right transactions, the premium left for the seller after the buyer covers the seller’s capital-gains tax and incidental costs.In presale-right transactions, the premium left for the seller after the buyer covers the seller’s capital-gains tax and incidental costs.
- 소녀돌sonyeodolA teenage female idol with a girlish image.A teenage female idol with a girlish image.
- 소시sosiGirls’ Generation, shortenedA shortened name for the music group 소녀시대.
- SPASPAAn abbreviation for a model in the clothing industry that handles both manufacturing and distribution.An abbreviation for a model in the clothing industry that handles both manufacturing and distribution.
- SPACSPACA special purpose acquisition company formed and listed to acquire or merge with an unlisted company.A special purpose acquisition company formed and listed to acquire or merge with an unlisted company.
- SPDspdVariable-transmittance glassAn English abbreviation paired in the source with variable glass whose light transmittance can be adjusted.
- SPFspfSun protection factorAn abbreviation referring to a sun protection factor.
- SQsqScience quotientAn index-like expression for a person’s scientific understanding or literacy.
- 쌀파라치ssalparachiReward-seeking grain-labeling reporterReporting false grain labeling, such as origin or production year, for a reward, or someone who does so.
- 쌈마ssammaShort for ‘쌈, 마이웨이’.Short for KBS's ‘쌈, 마이웨이’, a drama about young people's dreams and love.
- SSDssdShort for solid state drive, a data-storage device used in computers and similar equipment.Short for solid state drive, a data-storage device used in computers and similar equipment.
- 썩소sseoksoDispleased or sarcastic smileA playful expression for a smile that seems displeased or sarcastic.
- 썸만추sseommanchuSeeking a close, almost-dating relationship without being official partners.Seeking a close, almost-dating relationship without being official partners.
- 쓸고 라면sseulgo ramyeonA humorous term for instant noodles made with expensive ingredients or great care.A humorous term for instant noodles made with expensive ingredients or great care.
- 쓰파라치sseuparachiReward-seeking littering reporterPeople who photograph and report littering for rewards, or such activity.
- 쑥스ssukseuA light “I feel shy”A short, light way to say one feels shy or self-conscious.
- STOSTOAn abbreviation for issuing securities in token form.An abbreviation for issuing securities in token form.
- 수불 사업subul saeopTap-water fluoride programShort for a program adjusting fluoride levels in tap water.
- 술방sulbangA broadcast or video showing participants drinking alcohol and talking or engaging in similar activities.A broadcast or video showing participants drinking alcohol and talking or engaging in similar activities.
- 술싫모sulsilmoShort for a gathering of people who dislike alcohol.Short for a gathering of people who dislike alcohol.
- 숨밍summingIn fandom, constantly streaming favorite music as naturally as breathing.In fandom, constantly streaming favorite music as naturally as breathing.
- 순대렐라sundaerelraAn unassuming but assertive heroineA comparison to Cinderella describing a drama heroine who seems unassuming but is independent and clear about what she wants.
- 수포자supojaSomeone who has given up, or feels they have given up, studying mathematics.Someone who has given up, or feels they have given up, studying mathematics.
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