Korean slang, explained in English · 143

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• 사이버테러saibeotereoDestructive or disruptive cybercrimeInformation crime using the internet and similar means to destroy or disrupt the computer systems of governments, companies, or public institutions.
• 사이버틱하다saibeotikhadaVirtual-world-like or futuristicTo feel like a virtual world or be futuristic enough to evoke advanced technology.
• 사이처saicheoAn online learning-site teacherA teacher who checks students’ learning progress and content on an online learning site.
• 사이다saidaA satisfying resolution or comebackA satisfying resolution to a frustrating situation, or the relief of hearing someone say what needed to be said.
• 사이홀릭saiholrikAbsorption in a Cyworld homepageBeing so absorbed in running a Cyworld mini homepage that one cannot stop even briefly.
• 사커맘sakeomamSuburban U.S. mothers driving children to activitiesIn the source, suburban American homemakers of middle-class or higher status who take children to soccer classes and similar activities.
• 삭스 홀릭sakseu holrikAn unusually strong interest in buying socks, or someone with that interest.An unusually strong interest in buying socks, or someone with that interest.
• 삼분력sambunryeokThree-minute communication skillsThe ability to convey one’s thoughts or persuade someone within three minutes.
• 삼귀다samgwidaTo be growing close to someone without yet being in a dating relationship.To be growing close to someone without yet being in a dating relationship.
• 삼한 사미samhan samiA play on 삼한사온, “three cold days and four warm days,” describing winter weather alternating between cold and fine dust.A play on 삼한사온, “three cold days and four warm days,” describing winter weather alternating between cold and fine dust.
• 삼현에엘samhyeoneelAn abbreviation collectively referring to Samsung, Hyundai Motor, SK, and LG.An abbreviation collectively referring to Samsung, Hyundai Motor, SK, and LG.
• 삼일절samiljeolWordplay about employment anxiety at 31Wordplay abbreviating “at 31, the path to employment is blocked, bringing despair,” used to portray employment difficulties. This differs from the national holiday 삼일절.
• 3일팅samiltingThree-day video datingA dating format in which people share short videos of their daily lives for three days before finding out whether the attraction is mutual.
• 삼전닉스samjeonnikseuA collective name for Samsung Electronics and SK hynix.A collective name for Samsung Electronics and SK hynix.
• 삼멘sammenAn expression likening hopes for Samsung Electronics’ stock price to rise to a prayer.An expression likening hopes for Samsung Electronics’ stock price to rise to a prayer.
• 삼프터sampeuteoA third meeting with someone first met on a blind date or arranged introduction.A third meeting with someone first met on a blind date or arranged introduction.
• 삼포세대sampo sedaeThe generation giving up three thingsA label for a generation described as giving up on dating, marriage, and having children.
• 사무실 지박령samusil jibakryeongA ghost metaphor for an office worker stuck at the office for long hours, such as because of overtime.A ghost metaphor for an office worker stuck at the office for long hours, such as because of overtime.
• 산도녀sandonyeoAn urban woman who likes mountains and hiking.An urban woman who likes mountains and hiking.
• 상추테크sangchutekeuSaving food expenses by growing lettuce to eat.Saving food expenses by growing lettuce to eat.
• 상플sangpeulThe show 상상플러스, shortenedA shortened name for KBS’s entertainment show 상상플러스.
• 상상코로나sangsangkoronaWorrying that one might have COVID-19 even after a mild sneeze or cough.Worrying that one might have COVID-19 even after a mild sneeze or cough.
• 상테크sangtekeuAn approach seeking profit by buying discounted gift certificates and using point conversions, card-spending benefits, or similar features.An approach seeking profit by buying discounted gift certificates and using point conversions, card-spending benefits, or similar features.
• 사녹sanokA shortened name for recording in advance of a broadcast. In idol fandoms, it refers to recording performances ahead of music shows and similar programs.A shortened name for recording in advance of a broadcast. In idol fandoms, it refers to recording performances ahead of music shows and similar programs.

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