Korean abbreviations · 80
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- 연애참yeonaechamFilm-title abbreviationA shortened title for the film 연애, 그 참을 수 없는 가벼움.
- 연반인yeonbaninAn ordinary person attracting celebrity-like attention through television appearances or similar activities.An ordinary person attracting celebrity-like attention through television appearances or similar activities.
- 연검정화yeongeomjeonghwaFans’ activities intended to change negative related search terms for someone they support.Fans’ activities intended to change negative related search terms for someone they support.
- 영크크yeongkeukeuYoung and stylishA term describing a youthful, stylish group or atmosphere.
- 영끌yeongkkeulScraping together every resourcePutting together as much money as possible, including borrowing, to make a large purchase, especially a home.
- 영맨yeongmaenA person who handles sales for a company.A person who handles sales for a company.
- 영포자yeongpojaA student who has given up studying English.A student who has given up studying English.
- 영털족yeongteoljokA metaphor describing people heavily burdened by loan interest, falling house prices, and similar pressures as having been stripped even of their souls.A metaphor describing people heavily burdened by loan interest, falling house prices, and similar pressures as having been stripped even of their souls.
- 영통yeongtongA shortened term for a call in which participants see each other’s video. In fandoms, also used for video-call events with singers.A shortened term for a call in which participants see each other’s video. In fandoms, also used for video-call events with singers.
- 영유yeongyuShort for 영어유치원, a common name for private academies teaching English to young children.Short for 영어유치원, a common name for private academies teaching English to young children.
- 연합사yeonhapsaKorea-U.S. combined forces commandA shortened name for 한미 연합 사령부.
- 연준리yeonjunriU.S. Federal Reserve BoardA shortened form of the U.S. Federal Reserve Board.
- 연프yeonpeuA shortened name for dating reality programs showing participants meeting and developing romantic relationships.A shortened name for dating reality programs showing participants meeting and developing romantic relationships.
- 연포자yeonpojaSomeone who chooses not to date or gives up dating because of practical circumstances.Someone who chooses not to date or gives up dating because of practical circumstances.
- 연서복yeonseobokA student returning to university who is inexperienced or awkward in romance.A student returning to university who is inexperienced or awkward in romance.
- 여사친yeosachinA female friend who is not a romantic partner.A female friend who is not a romantic partner.
- 여티즌yeotijeunA female internet userA woman who enjoys using the internet.
- 예랑yerangA shortened term for a groom-to-be preparing to marry.A shortened term for a groom-to-be preparing to marry.
- 예신yesinA shortened term for a bride-to-be preparing to marry.A shortened term for a bride-to-be preparing to marry.
- 예티족yetijokYoung internet elites with an entrepreneurial attitude and expertise grounded in information technology.Young internet elites with an entrepreneurial attitude and expertise grounded in information technology.
- 요아정yoajeongA shortened name for the yogurt-ice-cream franchise 요거트 아이스크림의 정석.A shortened name for the yogurt-ice-cream franchise 요거트 아이스크림의 정석.
- 욜 테크yol tekeuSpending for present happiness while cutting unnecessary expenses.Spending for present happiness while cutting unnecessary expenses.
- 욘족yonjokYoung wealthy people pursuing ordinary livesYoung wealthy people who aim for a simple, ordinary lifestyle despite their wealth.
- 요노YONOBuy only what you needAn attitude of buying necessities and cutting back on unnecessary consumption.
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