Korean slang, explained in English · 129
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- 픽미 세대pikmi sedaeA generation seeking others' recognition and selection by showing their individuality or appearance.A generation seeking others' recognition and selection by showing their individuality or appearance.
- 픽시piksiFixed-gear bicycleA bicycle whose pedals’ rotation is directly linked to the rear wheel through a fixed gear.
- 필환경pilhwangyeongThe view that environmental protection is essential for survival rather than optional.The view that environmental protection is essential for survival rather than optional.
- 필카pilkaFilm-camera abbreviationA shortened name for a camera that takes photographs on film.
- 필터버블pilteobeobeulA phenomenon in which exposure only to personalized recommendations makes other perspectives or information difficult to encounter.A phenomenon in which exposure only to personalized recommendations makes other perspectives or information difficult to encounter.
- 피맥pimaekA combination of pizza and beer consumed together.A combination of pizza and beer consumed together.
- 핌비pimbiSeeking local investment and facilitiesA term for actively seeking to attract business investment or facilities to one’s own area.
- 핑거리즘pinggeorijeumChoreography centered on finger movements.Choreography centered on finger movements.
- 핑거탑pinggeotapMusic-making with buttoned glove fingertipsA group music-making activity attaching buttons to glove fingertips and tapping objects or each other’s fingers.
- 핑크택스pingkeutaekseuCharging higher prices for similar goods or services because they are marketed for women.Charging higher prices for similar goods or services because they are marketed for women.
- 핑퐁 판결pingpong pangyeolRepeatedly reversed judgmentsA metaphor comparing repeated reversals of judgment in the same case to a table-tennis ball moving back and forth.
- PIPpipA function displaying another input in a small secondary window within the main picture.A function displaying another input in a small secondary window within the main picture.
- 피뽑탈pippoptalFailing final recruitment despite reaching medical checks such as a blood test.Failing final recruitment despite reaching medical checks such as a blood test.
- 피시 카메라pisi kameraComputer-connected cameraA camera connected or attached to a computer for video chatting and similar activities.
- 피시방pisibangA business with multiple computers available for customers to use for a fee.A business with multiple computers available for customers to use for a fee.
- 피싱pisingPhishingObtaining financial or personal information by impersonating a financial institution or well-known business.
- 피셔맨코어pisyeomaenkoeoA fashion trend inspired by fishermen’s workwear and the atmosphere of coastal areas.A fashion trend inspired by fishermen’s workwear and the atmosphere of coastal areas.
- 피탕pitangTangsuyuk topped with pizza cheese and various other toppings.Tangsuyuk topped with pizza cheese and various other toppings.
- 핏스피레이션pitseupireisyeonA person or thing motivating one to improve health or fitness.A person or thing motivating one to improve health or fitness.
- 피투피pitupiContext-dependent P2P abbreviationIn the source, an abbreviation referring to direct computer-to-computer file sharing, a knowledge service connecting experts and users, or internet companies’ pursuit of profit. The explanation differs by context.
- 픽셀라이프pixel lifeA life of small, varied choicesA way of living that quickly explores many small choices rather than relying on one major decision.
- PKOpkoUN peacekeeping forceA Roman-letter abbreviation for 유엔평화유지군 (UN peacekeeping force) used in the article of the time.
- PMPpmpPortable multimedia playerAn abbreviation for a portable device that plays multimedia content such as video and music.
- 포엣 코어poet koeoA fashion and lifestyle trend with relaxed silhouettes and a calm, intellectual atmosphere evoking a poet’s sensibility.A fashion and lifestyle trend with relaxed silhouettes and a calm, intellectual atmosphere evoking a poet’s sensibility.
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