Korean slang, explained in English · 130
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- 포기하겠습니다… 생각해보니 진행하겠습니다pogihagetseumnida… saenggakhaeboni jinhaenghagetseumnidaI give up… on second thought, I'll keep goingA meme sentence that announces giving up, then immediately reverses the decision, humorously expressing hesitation and indecision.
- 포카pokaA shortened name for photo cards: small cards featuring photos of idols or similar figures.A shortened name for photo cards: small cards featuring photos of idols or similar figures.
- 포켓코노미poketkonomiThe economic impact on nearby businesses as Pokémon GO players gather in an area.The economic impact on nearby businesses as Pokémon GO players gather in an area.
- 포크플레이션pokeupeulreisyeonRising pork prices leading to increases in other prices, such as the cost of eating out.Rising pork prices leading to increases in other prices, such as the cost of eating out.
- 폭주기니pokjuginiA dance challenge named after IVE’s Rei moving her arms at staggered intervals to music.A dance challenge named after IVE’s Rei moving her arms at staggered intervals to music.
- 포꾸pokkuDecorating photocards or their cases with stickers and similar materials.Decorating photocards or their cases with stickers and similar materials.
- 폴더 모델poldeo modelDutch cooperative economic recovery modelThe Dutch economic recovery approach based on labor and wage adjustments and cooperation among labor, management, and government.
- 폴짝춤poljjakchumHopping dance with figure-eight stick movementsA term formerly used for a dance involving hopping while swinging a fluorescent-colored stick in a figure-eight pattern.
- 폴꾸polkkuDecorating Polaroid photos to one’s taste by adding stickers and similar materials.Decorating Polaroid photos to one’s taste by adding stickers and similar materials.
- 폴리 임플로이먼트polli impeulloimeonteuOne person working in several occupations at the same time.One person working in several occupations at the same time.
- 폴리에스터 라이프pollieseuteo raipeuA sarcastic expression comparing a seemingly stylish but actually superficial life or content to synthetic fabric.A sarcastic expression comparing a seemingly stylish but actually superficial life or content to synthetic fabric.
- 폴리캐스터polrikaeseuteoSomeone who moves into broadcasting or presenting after working in politics.Someone who moves into broadcasting or presenting after working in politics.
- 폴리터polriteoA politician who uses Twitter.A politician who uses Twitter.
- 폼 미쳤다pom michyeotdaPraise for notably outstanding skill, style, or performance.Praise for notably outstanding skill, style, or performance.
- 폭룡적pongnyongjeokAn exaggerated expression meaning overwhelming or tremendous.An exaggerated expression meaning overwhelming or tremendous.
- 폰꾸ponkkuPersonalizing a phoneDecorating a phone to suit your taste with stickers or accessories.
- 포노 사피엔스pono sapienseuA term for people today who naturally use smartphones as though they were part of their bodies.A term for people today who naturally use smartphones as though they were part of their bodies.
- 폰페이지ponpeijiHomepage for mobile-phone viewingA homepage made to be viewed on an internet-enabled mobile phone.
- 폰생폰사족ponsaengponsajokPeople constantly attached to mobile phonesPeople who always carry and use mobile phones regardless of time or place and feel anxious without them.
- 포레듀케이션poredyukeisyeonEducation conducted in natural spaces such as forests.Education conducted in natural spaces such as forests.
- 포서드족poseodeujokPeople living four days a week in the city and three in the countryside.People living four days a week in the city and three in the countryside.
- 포스트디지털세대poseuteudijiteolsedaeThe post-digital generationPeople accustomed to digital life who also value harmony and interaction with others.
- POS시스템possiseutemPoint-of-sale information systemA sales information system entering and managing items, prices, quantities, and other data at the point of sale.
- 포털사이트poteolsaiteuInternet portal siteA site serving as a starting point for internet use by linking to various information and services.
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