Korean abbreviations · 78
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- 완너별wanneobyeolAn abbreviation expressing that one really dislikes something.An abbreviation expressing that one really dislikes something.
- 완피wanpiA short expression for feeling extremely tired or finding someone or something exhausting to deal with.A short expression for feeling extremely tired or finding someone or something exhausting to deal with.
- 완뽕wanppongFinishing a bowl of jjamppong, including all the broth.Finishing a bowl of jjamppong, including all the broth.
- WAPwapWireless application protocolAn abbreviation for a communication protocol enabling wireless devices such as mobile phones to use internet content.
- 와우wauA short name for World of Warcraft based on the pronunciation of its English abbreviation.A short name for World of Warcraft based on the pronunciation of its English abbreviation.
- WCDMAwcdmaThird-generation mobile technologyAn abbreviation for a third-generation mobile-communications technology used for video calling, data communications, and similar functions.
- WEFwefWorld Economic ForumAn English abbreviation for the World Economic Forum.
- 웹드wepdeuShort for a web drama, a drama released through the web.Short for a web drama, a drama released through the web.
- 웹피스텔weppiseutelVirtual online officetel spaceA virtual officetel space allowing users to decorate online rooms and converse with others.
- 웹시족wepsijokYoung married women active onlineA term of the time for young married women who obtain everyday information online and engage in shopping or club activities.
- WFPwfpWorld Food ProgrammeA Roman-letter abbreviation for 세계식량계획 (World Food Programme) used in the article of the time.
- WHOwhoWorld Health OrganizationAn English abbreviation for the World Health Organization.
- 위꾸wikkuAn expression for enjoying food as if decorating one’s stomach with delicious dishes.An expression for enjoying food as if decorating one’s stomach with delicious dishes.
- 윈텔wintelWindows and IntelA collective name for the Windows operating system and Intel.
- 위피wipiA Korean mobile-internet platform standardA Korean platform standard for delivering wireless-internet content on mobile phones.
- 위탄witanAn abbreviation for the audition program 위대한 탄생.An abbreviation for the audition program 위대한 탄생.
- WKBLwkblKorean women’s basketball leagueAn English abbreviation for 한국 여자 농구 연맹, the Korean women’s basketball league.
- WMOwmoWorld Meteorological OrganizationA Roman-letter abbreviation for 세계기상기구 (World Meteorological Organization) used in the article of the time.
- 워커밸wokeobaelThe idea that customer-facing workers and customers should respect each other and maintain a balance.The idea that customer-facing workers and customers should respect each other and maintain a balance.
- 워크테인먼트wokeuteinmeonteuWorking as entertainmentDoing work as if enjoying entertainment.
- 월클wolkeulA shortening of world class, meaning a world-leading standard. Also used to evaluate highly skilled athletes.A shortening of world class, meaning a world-leading standard. Also used to evaluate highly skilled athletes.
- 월루wolluSlacking off on the clockSomeone who collects a salary without doing their work, or the act of pretending to work while doing something else.
- 원전wonjeonNuclear power plantA shortened term for 원자력 발전소, meaning a nuclear power plant.
- 원조돌wonjodolAn entertainer representing an earlier period of idol culture.An entertainer representing an earlier period of idol culture.
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