Korean slang, explained in English · 100
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- 밈memeAn internet memeA phrase, image, video, action, or other item that spreads as an internet trend, from the English word “meme.”
- 멘붕menbungBeing mentally overwhelmedA state of shock or confusion in which someone feels overwhelmed and does not know what to do.
- 멘고멘고mengomengoA light, playful way of saying sorry.A light, playful way of saying sorry.
- 멘찢menjjitAn abbreviation for being deeply shaken emotionally.An abbreviation for being deeply shaken emotionally.
- 멘탈데믹mentaldemikThe epidemic-like spread of emotional distress such as anxiety and depression as an infectious disease crisis continues.The epidemic-like spread of emotional distress such as anxiety and depression as an infectious disease crisis continues.
- 메뉴판남menyupannamA man with extensive food knowledge, likened to a menu.A man with extensive food knowledge, likened to a menu.
- 머추리얼리즘meochurieolrijeumMiddle-aged quality-of-life pursuitsA tendency among middle-aged people to devote time and care to improving their quality of life.
- 머드 게임meodeu geimText-based multiuser online gameAn abbreviation for an online game that multiple users access together and play mainly through text.
- 머그 게임meogeu geimGraphical multiuser online gameAn abbreviation for an online game that multiple users access together and play through graphical screens.
- 머글meogeulA fandom term for members of the general public who are not fans of a particular idol or field.A fandom term for members of the general public who are not fans of a particular idol or field.
- 머글킹meogeulkingAn entertainer who draws in people who were not already fans.An entertainer who draws in people who were not already fans.
- 먹부림meokburimShowing off an appetiteBehavior that shows someone's enthusiasm for eating. Some explanations also include sharing or showing off food.
- 먹부심meokbusimPride in eating well or knowing a great deal about food.Pride in eating well or knowing a great deal about food.
- 먹짱meokjjangAn affectionate term for someone who eats well or eats heartily and enjoyably.An affectionate term for someone who eats well or eats heartily and enjoyably.
- 먹크러시meokkeureosiCharm that captivates others through eating, or a person with that charm.Charm that captivates others through eating, or a person with that charm.
- 먹핑meokpingCamping that puts an emphasis on eating and enjoying food.Camping that puts an emphasis on eating and enjoying food.
- 먹슬림meokseulrimAn approach to losing weight while eating meals rather than skipping them.An approach to losing weight while eating meals rather than skipping them.
- 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.
- 멀미실meolmisilAn abbreviation for a multimedia room.An abbreviation for a multimedia room.
- 멀티 페르소나meolti pereusonaThe tendency of people today to show different identities or sides of themselves depending on the situation or setting, such as work, home, or online.The tendency of people today to show different identities or sides of themselves depending on the situation or setting, such as work, home, or online.
- 멀티딥meoltidipRepeated economic dipsA prolonged downturn in which the economy repeatedly appears to recover and then contracts again.
- 멀티즌meoltijeunMultimedia userA person using sound, video, and other multimedia beyond communications centered on text or still images.
- 멀티메이션meoltimeisyeonAnimation combining multiple techniquesAn animated film, or its production technology, combining techniques such as 2D animation, 3D computer graphics, and miniatures.
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