Korean slang, explained in English · 108

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• 문자 이탈 현상munja ital hyeonsangMoving away from text-based mediaA gradual move away from media conveying information through text, such as books and newspapers.
• 문자사고munjasagoText message delivery failureA term used when a sent text message does not reach the recipient.
• 문제는 실물경색 해소야munjeneun silmulgyeongsaek haesoyaThe real-economy squeeze is the issueAn expression calling for relief of a stagnant real economy, including domestic demand that fails to recover despite improved financial markets.
• 문남munnamShort for ‘문제적 남자’.Short for ‘문제적 남자’, a variety show testing guests' thinking through puzzles.
• 문상munsangA cultural gift certificateShort for 문화상품권. This usage is separate from 문상 meaning a condolence visit.
• 문센munsenA shortened name for a cultural center.A shortened name for a cultural center.
• 무피mupiA situation where an apartment presale right or similar asset has no premium and is priced at the original sale price.A situation where an apartment presale right or similar asset has no premium and is priced at the original sale price.
• 무탠다드mutaendadeuA shortened name for the clothing brand Musinsa Standard.A shortened name for the clothing brand Musinsa Standard.
• 묻고 더블로 가mutgo deobeullo gaA catchphrase from a film line meaning to put previous losses aside and wager double again.A catchphrase from a film line meaning to put previous losses aside and wager double again.
• 묻지마 투자mutjima tujaBlind investment without analysisBlindly investing in stocks or other assets without accurate information or systematic analysis.
• 묻지마 투매mutjima tumaeIndiscriminate stock dumpingIndiscriminately selling stocks cheaply without adequate information or market analysis.
• 무떡밥mutteokbapA state with no fresh news or content to sustain fans’ interest.A state with no fresh news or content to sustain fans’ interest.
• 무야호muyahoA shout from a variety broadcast used as an online meme.A shout from a variety broadcast used as an online meme.
• 며든myeodeunA reaction expressing unexpected reassurance and satisfaction with a situation or appearance.A reaction expressing unexpected reassurance and satisfaction with a situation or appearance.
• 명후조리myeonghujoriResting one’s tired body and recovering energy after a traditional holiday.Resting one’s tired body and recovering energy after a traditional holiday.
• 명절테크myeongjeoltekeuReselling unwanted holiday gifts secondhand.Reselling unwanted holiday gifts secondhand.
• 명품계myeongpumgyeA savings group for luxury purchasesA rotating savings group formed to raise money for expensive branded goods.
• 명품전당포myeongpumjeondangpoLuxury-goods pawnshopA pawnshop lending money against expensive branded goods, jewelry, and similar valuables.
• 명사박사myeongsabaksaEnglish learner stuck on nounsA metaphor used in English study for someone who knows only nouns well or repeatedly studies only that section.
• 명태족myeongtaejokPeople taking voluntary early retirementA term formerly used for people who took voluntary early retirement.
• 명퇴myeongtoeHonorary retirementA shortened form of 명예퇴직, or honorary retirement.
• 면접 울렁증myeonjeop ulreongjeungInterview nervesA figurative term for becoming unusually nervous, less confident, and inhibited during interviews.
• 면까몰myeonkkamolAn expression saying an interview’s outcome is unknowable before experiencing it or checking the result.An expression saying an interview’s outcome is unknowable before experiencing it or checking the result.
• 면플레이션myeonpeulleisyeonRising restaurant prices for noodle dishes such as cold noodles.Rising restaurant prices for noodle dishes such as cold noodles.

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