Korean slang, explained in English · 11

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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.
• 먹부림meokburimShowing off an appetiteBehavior that shows someone's enthusiasm for eating. Some explanations also include sharing or showing off food.
• 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.
• 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.
• 밀당mildangRomantic push and pullA subtle psychological back-and-forth in a romantic relationship, likened to pushing and pulling.
• 몰세권molsegwonLiving near a shopping mallA residential location with convenient access to a large shopping mall. Some articles also use it for commercial areas combining a rail station and a large mixed-use mall.
• 몸짱momjjangSomeone with a great physiqueA person described as having an attractive or well-developed physique.
• 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.
• 무해력muhaeryeokThe comfort of harmless cutenessThe charm and comfort of something small, cute, and innocent that feels gentle rather than harmful or overstimulating.
• 무지출mujichulA no-spend daySpending no money, as in a no-spend challenge that aims to avoid even a tiny purchase for the day.
• 먹방mukbangAn eating broadcastA broadcast or video showing someone eating food.
• 물성매력mulseong maeryeokThe appeal of tangible experiencesA tendency to value seeing, touching, and experiencing physical things even in a digital environment.
• 무물mumulAsk me anythingA question-and-answer session, including posts or sessions on Instagram or YouTube where an account owner takes and answers questions.
• 문상munsangA cultural gift certificateShort for 문화상품권. This usage is separate from 문상 meaning a condolence visit.
• MZ세대MZ sedaeMillennials and Gen ZA collective Korean label for millennials and Generation Z.
• N잡러N-japreoSomeone with multiple jobsA person who holds several jobs at the same time.
• N포세대N-po sedaeThe generation giving things upYoung people described as giving up on dating, marriage, having children, and other goals because of pressures such as a difficult job market and rising living costs.
• 내가 그걸 모를까naega geugeol moreulkkaYou think I don't know that?A meme used to snap back when someone knows what they should do but finds it hard to put into practice.
• 난리자베스nallijabeseuWhat a commotion!A playful exclamation used when something is especially surprising or chaotic.
• 나니가 스키nani ga sukiWhat do you like?A song-and-challenge meme in which people copy a question and answer about what someone likes.

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