Korean slang, explained in English · 102
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- 메탈포토metalpotoPhotograph on a metal plateA photograph etched or printed on a metal plate, such as copper, rather than paper.
- 메타노믹스metanomikseuThe combination of metaverse-based virtual economic activity and the real economy.The combination of metaverse-based virtual economic activity and the real economy.
- 멧챠 카멜레온metchya kamelleonA game hiding a character colored to match its surroundings, or a real-world activity imitating it.A game hiding a character colored to match its surroundings, or a real-world activity imitating it.
- 메트로 타이핑meteuro taipingA typing game choosing a subway line, entering station names in order, and competing for records.A typing game choosing a subway line, entering station names in order, and competing for records.
- 메뚜기 인턴mettugi inteonAn internship-hopping internA grasshopper metaphor for an intern who leaves midway or moves in search of a better internship.
- 므흣meuheutSatisfied or suspicious-looking smileAn internet expression describing a satisfied state or a suspicious-looking smile.
- 미방분mibangbunFootage recorded but not shown in the main broadcast.Footage recorded but not shown in the main broadcast.
- 미벨mibelShort for minivelo, a compact bicycle with small wheels.Short for minivelo, a compact bicycle with small wheels.
- 마이크로 은퇴micro retirementA temporary career breakTaking a period away from work to rest or regroup during a career, with the intention of returning to work.
- 마이크로맨스micromanceAffection in small everyday gesturesExpressing affection through small acts of care and everyday connection rather than grand events.
- MIDmidMobile internet deviceAn abbreviation for a small computer or portable internet device designed around internet use and portability.
- 미드mideuAmerican television dramaShort for a drama produced in the United States.
- 미드작mideujakShort for an American television drama.Short for an American television drama.
- 미공포migongpoA photocard featuring an otherwise unreleased photograph, provided separately as a retailer or event bonus beyond an album’s standard contents.A photocard featuring an otherwise unreleased photograph, provided separately as a retailer or event bonus beyond an album’s standard contents.
- 미인대칭miindaechingSmile, greet, converse, and complimentA compressed call to practice smiling, greetings, conversation, and compliments in daily life.
- 미인주miinjuStock expected to rise from chart patternsA term for stocks considered likely to rise based on factors such as the shape of their price charts.
- 미자mijaShortened word for a minorA shortened word for a minor.
- 미끼족mikkijokConsumers buying only loss leadersConsumers who select only loss-leader products sold cheaply at a loss by retailers.
- 미끼상품mikkisangpumLow-price product drawing customersA product offered very cheaply to attract customers’ attention and draw them into a store.
- 미코노미mikonomiSpending for oneself.Spending for oneself.
- 미코녀mikonyeoA woman who carries both a small fashion bag and an eco tote for her belongings.A woman who carries both a small fashion bag and an eco tote for her belongings.
- 믹스 등반mikseu deungbanMixed-terrain climbingClimbing terrain combining snow, ice, and rock.
- 믹스트존mikseuteujonA post-competition interview areaA shared press area near a stadium exit for interviewing athletes leaving after a competition.
- 밀 프렙족mil peurepjokPeople who prepare several days’ meals or packed lunches in advance all at once.People who prepare several days’ meals or packed lunches in advance all at once.
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