Korean slang, explained in English · 106
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- 모람moramPeople joining a gatheringA shortened form of 모이는 사람 used in PC communications meeting announcements and similar notices.
- 모라토리엄moratorieomDebt repayment moratoriumA measure postponing repayment for a period when a country or other borrower cannot readily repay its debt.
- 모르겠고 일단 행복해지는 춤moreugetgo ildan haengbokhaejineun chumA short-video dance activity showing unpretentious movement to the rhythm of I’m Yours.A short-video dance activity showing unpretentious movement to the rhythm of I’m Yours.
- 모루밍족morumingjokPeople who inspect a product in a store and then buy it on a mobile device.People who inspect a product in a store and then buy it on a mobile device.
- 모시모시mosimosiThe name of a short-video challenge in which people sing along or dance to a song by Japanese creator Sasane.The name of a short-video challenge in which people sing along or dance to a song by Japanese creator Sasane.
- 모쏠mossolSomeone who has never datedA person who has never been in a romantic relationship.
- 못해솔로motaesolloTired of being singleSomeone expressing a desire to date because they no longer want to be alone.
- 모터코어moteokoeoA style bringing elements of motorsport racing suits and team uniforms into everyday fashion.A style bringing elements of motorsport racing suits and team uniforms into everyday fashion.
- 모티켓motiketEtiquette to observe when using mobile devices such as cell phones.Etiquette to observe when using mobile devices such as cell phones.
- MOUmouMemorandum of understandingAn English abbreviation for a memorandum recording parties’ agreed details or intentions to cooperate.
- MP3mp3Compressed-audio method and file formatAn abbreviation referring to an audio coding method that compresses sound for storage, and to music files made using that method.
- MRMRAn abbreviation for mixed reality, technology where real and virtual objects appear together and interact.An abbreviation for mixed reality, technology where real and virtual objects appear together and interact.
- mRNAmRNAA life-sciences abbreviation for messenger RNA, also called ‘전령 RNA’ or ‘메신저리보핵산’ in Korean.A life-sciences abbreviation for messenger RNA, also called ‘전령 RNA’ or ‘메신저리보핵산’ in Korean.
- MS-DOSms-dosMicrosoft command-based operating systemMicrosoft’s disk operating system, operated by entering commands.
- MS-WINDOWSms-windowsMicrosoft graphical window environmentThe name of Microsoft’s window environment, operating a computer through graphical windows, menus, and dialog boxes.
- MSFmsfDoctors Without BordersA Roman-letter abbreviation for 국경없는 의사회 (Doctors Without Borders) used in the article of the time.
- 무브병mubeubyeongA disease metaphor for being absorbed in the song ‘Move’ and imitating its dance or expressions.A disease metaphor for being absorbed in the song ‘Move’ and imitating its dance or expressions.
- 무빙 바스켓볼mubing baseuketbolBasketball with a moving human hoopA basketball variation where one player serves as the hoop and can move around.
- 무도mudoShort for ‘무한도전’.Short for MBC's ‘무한도전’, a variety show featuring challenges and skits.
- 무두절mudujeolA playful term for a day when the boss is away on a business trip or vacation, allowing people to work relatively freely.A playful term for a day when the boss is away on a business trip or vacation, allowing people to work relatively freely.
- 무공해mugonghaeAn expression meaning one will empathize with the other person rather than offer solutions.An expression meaning one will empathize with the other person rather than offer solutions.
- 무해력muhaeryeokThe comfort of harmless cutenessThe charm and comfort of something small, cute, and innocent that feels gentle rather than harmful or overstimulating.
- 무인경제muingyeongjeAn economic system using AI, robots, and similar technologies in production, distribution, and consumption to reduce direct human labor or contact.An economic system using AI, robots, and similar technologies in production, distribution, and consumption to reduce direct human labor or contact.
- 무지출mujichulA no-spend daySpending no money, as in a no-spend challenge that aims to avoid even a tiny purchase for the day.
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