Korean slang, explained in English · 114
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- 너또다neottodaShort for ‘너 또 다이어트 하니?’ (Are you dieting again?), said to someone starting a diet again.Short for ‘너 또 다이어트 하니?’ (Are you dieting again?), said to someone starting a diet again.
- 네파라치neparachiOnline exposers of celebrity private livesA term for someone secretly posting about famous people’s or celebrities’ private lives online.
- 넵병nepbyeongThe automatic “yes” habitA humorous description of office workers mechanically replying 넵 to their boss's messages all day.
- 네스팅족neseutingjokPeople prioritizing family over promotionPeople who value finishing work on time and a family-centered life more than workplace promotion or success.
- 네타티즘netatijeumBlaming others for one’s mistakesAn attitude or way of thinking that blames others for one’s own mistakes.
- 넷반달리즘netbandallijeumAttacking or damaging a particular target on the internet.Attacking or damaging a particular target on the internet.
- 네티즌netijeunAn internet user who shares information, communicates, and takes part in online activity.An internet user who shares information, communicates, and takes part in online activity.
- 네티켓netiketOnline etiquetteEtiquette users should observe in virtual spaces such as the internet and PC communication networks.
- 넷키즈netkijeuInternet-using childrenYoung children who enjoy using the internet.
- 넷맨netmaenSkilled network userA person skilled at using computer communications or the internet.
- 넷맹netmaengUnfamiliarity with or inability to use the internetAn expression of the time for a person or state of knowing little about using the internet or being unable to use it.
- 넷파이netpaiAn internet-based spySomeone who uses the internet to steal state or organizational secrets.
- 넷페미netpemiA feminist whose activities are centered online.A feminist whose activities are centered online.
- 넷플netpeulA shortened name for the online video service Netflix.A shortened name for the online video service Netflix.
- 넷레이더netreideoProgram observing online group activitiesAn expression of the time for a program observing the activities of groups sharing information or forming gatherings on the internet.
- 느좋neujotAn expression of liking the atmosphere or impression of a person, place, or similar subject.An expression of liking the atmosphere or impression of a person, place, or similar subject.
- 늑장 주의보neukjang juuiboSarcasm about late disaster warningsA sarcastic expression criticizing weather authorities’ late response to a natural disaster.
- 능청남neungcheongnamA husband who is capable at work and good at cleaning the home.A husband who is capable at work and good at cleaning the home.
- 능동적은퇴기neungdongjeokeuntoegiStage of voluntarily leaving work for a new livelihoodA term formerly used for the stage of leaving a job voluntarily to seek a new livelihood rather than waiting for mandatory retirement.
- 늦휴가족neuthyugajokLate-season vacationersPeople who take vacations after the usual holiday season for various reasons.
- 늦점neutjeomLunch eaten later than the usual lunchtime.Lunch eaten later than the usual lunchtime.
- 늦캉스족neutkangseujokPeople who take a late vacation after the busy peak season.People who take a late vacation after the busy peak season.
- NFCNFCAn abbreviation for short-range wireless communication technology that lets nearby devices exchange data without contact.An abbreviation for short-range wireless communication technology that lets nearby devices exchange data without contact.
- NFTNFTA non-fungible token that records a digital asset’s unique information and ownership history using blockchain.A non-fungible token that records a digital asset’s unique information and ownership history using blockchain.
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