Korean slang, explained in English · 101

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• 멈춰meomchwoAn internet meme exaggerating the shout to stop an unwanted situation.An internet meme exaggerating the shout to stop an unwanted situation.
• 머메이드코어meomeideukoeoA fashion style inspired by mermaid scales, fins, seashells, and similar elements.A fashion style inspired by mermaid scales, fins, seashells, and similar elements.
• 먼치킨meonchikinA character in fantasy or similar works who is overwhelmingly strong or excels in many abilities.A character in fantasy or similar works who is overwhelmingly strong or excels in many abilities.
• 멍청비용meongcheongbiyongA self-deprecating term for extra costs caused by failing to check information beforehand or making a poor judgment.A self-deprecating term for extra costs caused by failing to check information beforehand or making a poor judgment.
• 멍줍meongjupTaking a dog found without an owner on the street home to care for it.Taking a dog found without an owner on the street home to care for it.
• 먹노매meongnomaeA hawk-like gaze fixed on food.A hawk-like gaze fixed on food.
• 머니러시meonireosiA trend of seeking higher income through investments, side jobs, and other means.A trend of seeking higher income through investments, side jobs, and other means.
• 머라밸meorabaelBalance between money and personal life.Balance between money and personal life.
• 머선129meoseon129A humorous spelling of ‘무슨 일이고’ (What’s going on?), expressing surprise and similar reactions.A humorous spelling of ‘무슨 일이고’ (What’s going on?), expressing surprise and similar reactions.
• 머스meoseuMale nurseA coined term for a male nurse.
• 머슬녀meoseulnyeoA woman who has built muscle through strength training.A woman who has built muscle through strength training.
• 머스트해브meoseuteuhaebeuAn item or product considered essential to own.An item or product considered essential to own.
• 머쓱타드meosseuktadeuA humorous way to express feeling awkward or embarrassed.A humorous way to express feeling awkward or embarrassed.
• 멋쁨meotppeumA charm that is both stylish and pretty.A charm that is both stylish and pretty.
• 메랜meraenA shortened name for Mapleland, available within MapleStory Worlds.A shortened name for Mapleland, available within MapleStory Worlds.
• MERCOSURmercosurSouth American common marketA Roman-letter abbreviation for 남미공동시장 (Southern Common Market).
• 메르스 불황mereuseu bulhwangA slowdown in economic activity caused by reduced outings, spending, and similar behavior during the MERS outbreak.A slowdown in economic activity caused by reduced outings, spending, and similar behavior during the MERS outbreak.
• 메시 걸mesi geolA style and attitude that makes an appealing look out of imperfectly put-together features, such as messy hair and smudged makeup.A style and attitude that makes an appealing look out of imperfectly put-together features, such as messy hair and smudged makeup.
• 메시지콘mesijikonPicture emoticon sent in mobile textsA term formerly used for character- or picture-shaped emoticons sent in mobile-phone text messages.
• 메시캡mesikaepSummer cap with a mesh backA summer cap with a mesh back for ventilation.
• 메신저 증후군mesinjeo jeunghugunStress from excessive use or checking of messaging servicesA state of stress from excessive use or constant checking of messaging services.
• 메타 사피엔스meta sapienseuPeople creating another self in virtual space to pursue a life different from reality.People creating another self in virtual space to pursue a life different from reality.
• 메타버스metabeoseuA three-dimensional virtual world where social, economic, and cultural activities occur as in real life.A three-dimensional virtual world where social, economic, and cultural activities occur as in real life.
• 메타버시안metabeosianA term for someone participating in a virtual world.A term for someone participating in a virtual world.

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