Korean slang, explained in English · 155
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- 시시오sisioOfficer overseeing contentAn abbreviated job title for the officer overseeing content planning and operation.
- 시티 캠핑siti kaempingCamping enjoyed close to a city.Camping enjoyed close to a city.
- 67six-sevenThe six-seven memeAn internet catchphrase pronounced “six-seven.” It has no fixed meaning and is used as a reaction or a way of joining in on a shared trend.
- 시야장애석siyajangaeseokObstructed-view seatA stadium or performance seat with an obstructed view of the stage or whole playing area.
- 슬립맥싱sleepmaxxingTrying to optimize sleepA lifestyle trend of closely managing sleep habits and surroundings to improve sleep quality as much as possible.
- 슬로우러닝slow runningRunning at a sustainable paceRunning slowly at an intensity that can be maintained comfortably, with less emphasis on speed or records.
- SMDIsmdiSamsung-Maekyung digital indexAn abbreviation referring, in the checked 2000 material, to the Samsung-Maekyung digital index.
- SMPSMPA fandom abbreviation for the distinctive performances of singers affiliated with SM.A fandom abbreviation for the distinctive performances of singers affiliated with SM.
- SNGSNGAn abbreviation for social network games that include communication or interaction with other users.An abbreviation for social network games that include communication or interaction with other users.
- SNLSNLAn abbreviation for the comedy program ‘새터데이 나이트 라이브’. The source article covers ‘SNL 코리아’.An abbreviation for the comedy program ‘새터데이 나이트 라이브’. The source article covers ‘SNL 코리아’.
- SNPsnpSingle nucleotide polymorphismAn abbreviation for single nucleotide polymorphism in genome research.
- SNSSNSSocial networking servicesOnline services where people connect and share photos, personal updates, and messages.
- SNS 피로증sns pirojeungFatigue felt from being excessively absorbed in social networking services.Fatigue felt from being excessively absorbed in social networking services.
- SOAsoaArchitecture organizing functions as servicesA design architecture that organizes software functions as callable services and connects them for use.
- 소액주주운동soaekjujuundongSmall-shareholder movementActivities by shareholders with small stakes to protect their rights and improve transparency in corporate management.
- SOAPsoapProtocol for exchanging structured XML messagesA message-exchange protocol specifying how distributed systems exchange structured information in XML form.
- 소방수sobangsuPerson called in to resolve problemsA metaphor for a person dealing with or wrapping up a problem after it occurs.
- 소버 큐리어스sober curiousExploring social life with less alcoholAn attitude of consciously reducing or avoiding alcohol while exploring enjoyment and socializing without intoxication.
- 소버 이코노미sober economySpending beyond drinking cultureAn economic trend in which activities such as exercise, cafe visits, and experiences fill the space left by fewer drinking gatherings.
- 소비 절벽sobi jeolbyeokA sharp fall in household consumption due to a recession or similar factors.A sharp fall in household consumption due to a recession or similar factors.
- 소비 요정sobi yojeongAn affectionate term for someone who buys a lot or spends heavily.An affectionate term for someone who buys a lot or spends heavily.
- SOCsocSocial overhead capitalA Roman-letter abbreviation for 사회간접자본 (social overhead capital).
- SOCOGsocog2000 Sydney Olympic organizing committeeAn English abbreviation for the organizing committee of the 2000 Sydney Olympics.
- 소호sohoSmall-scale self-employment using a home or similar place as a workplace instead of a separate office.Small-scale self-employment using a home or similar place as a workplace instead of a separate office.
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