Korean slang, explained in English · 15

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• 탈덕taldeokLeaving a fandomStopping being a fan of someone or something you used to like.
• 탕진잼tangjinjaemThe joy of small splurgesFinding enjoyment in small, nonessential purchases rather than large-scale spending.
• TBTTBTThrowback ThursdayA tag used when sharing old photos or memories on social media. The cited article traces it to posting older photos on Thursdays.
• 팀플teampeulA group projectA university assignment or project meeting carried out by a group of students.
• TMITMIToo much informationUnnecessarily detailed information that someone does not really need to know; short for the English phrase “too much information.”
• 퇴준생toejunsaengPreparing to leave your jobSomeone preparing to quit while still employed at their current workplace.
• 토핑경제topping economyPersonalizing purchases with extrasA consumption trend of adding decorations or optional features to an existing product to make it your own.
• 딸깍ttalkkakResults at the click of a buttonGetting a result through a simple action with little effort, including easily producing something with AI.
• 떡밥tteokbapHints that invite interpretationAmbiguous clues or metaphors in lyrics or props that leave room for interpretation. The term is also used for film details that hint at developments in other works.
• 떡상tteoksangA sharp price surgeA sudden, steep rise in a market price.
• 뜨아tteuaA hot AmericanoShort for 뜨거운 아메리카노, commonly used when ordering at a cafe.
• 뚜벅이ttubeogiGetting around without a carA colloquial term for someone who walks or uses public transportation because they do not drive or own a car.
• 투잡two jobsWorking two jobsOne person holding two jobs.
• UCCUCCUser-created contentDocuments, photos, videos, and other content that users make themselves and post online.
• 움짤umjjalAn animated imageA moving image file, explained in the verified source as a file with the GIF extension.
• 저소비 코어underconsumption coreMaking the most of what you already ownA way of living that cuts unnecessary spending, uses existing possessions for longer, and shares that practice with others.
• 운동 많이 된다undong mani doendaWell, this is quite a workoutA meme used to offer encouragement or calmly endure a difficult situation.
• 언팔unfollowUnfollowing someoneCanceling an existing social media follow so that you no longer subscribe to someone's posts.
• 언택트untactWithout face-to-face contactA term referring to interactions or activities that take place without meeting or making contact in person.
• 웃참utchamHolding back laughterTrying not to laugh.
• 웃프다utpeudaFunny and sad at the same timeAn expression for something that is both funny and sad, also used in the adjective form 웃픈.
• 빌런villainA villain or a troublesome personA villain in a movie or comic. It is also used jokingly for someone whose behavior causes trouble for others.
• 브이로그vlogA video diaryVideo content recording someone's everyday life.
• 와 너 정말 핵심을 찔렀어wa neo jeongmal haeksimeul jjilleosseoWow, you really nailed the pointA meme imitating the overly affirming tone of an AI chatbot.

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