Korean slang, explained in English · 156
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- SOHOsohoSmall-office or home-based businessA small business form using a small office or home as the workplace.
- 소확행sohwakhaengSmall, certain joysSmall but tangible moments of happiness in everyday life, or an attitude of seeking those moments.
- 소확횡sohwakhoengA joking term for using company snacks, equipment, or similar resources for personal purposes.A joking term for using company snacks, equipment, or similar resources for personal purposes.
- 소확성sohwakseongSmall but definite successes achievable in daily life.Small but definite successes achievable in daily life.
- 소주 런soju reonA rush of consumers buying soju in advance before its price rises.A rush of consumers buying soju in advance before its price rises.
- 소주바리 한 잔만sojubari han janmanA meme from a scene in which an English song line was misheard as Korean asking for a drink.A meme from a scene in which an English song line was misheard as Korean asking for a drink.
- 소콜sokolSoju mixed with colaA shortened name for a drink mixing soju and cola.
- 속튀soktwiDeceiving someone and then fleeing or avoiding responsibility.Deceiving someone and then fleeing or avoiding responsibility.
- 솔캠족solkaemjokPeople who enjoy camping alone.People who enjoy camping alone.
- 솔랭sollaengA shortened term for solo ranked play in League of Legends.A shortened term for solo ranked play in League of Legends.
- 솔리드 소비sollideu sobiA consumption style of keeping the same products or brands steadily over a long period.A consumption style of keeping the same products or brands steadily over a long period.
- 솔로프러너sollopeureoneoAn entrepreneur running a business alone. The source introduces it alongside a trend of starting businesses using artificial intelligence.An entrepreneur running a business alone. The source introduces it alongside a trend of starting businesses using artificial intelligence.
- 솔메이트solmeiteuA friend who shares one’s thoughts and feelings and understands one’s inner self.A friend who shares one’s thoughts and feelings and understands one’s inner self.
- 솔밍아웃solmingautAn attitude of communicating honestly about one’s condition and shortcomings rather than presenting a polished image.An attitude of communicating honestly about one’s condition and shortcomings rather than presenting a polished image.
- 솔로 이코노미solro ikonomiAn economic sector formed around the consumption and lives of people living alone.An economic sector formed around the consumption and lives of people living alone.
- 솔로 푸어solro pueoLow-income people whose circumstances force them to live alone even if they do not want to.Low-income people whose circumstances force them to live alone even if they do not want to.
- 솔로부대solrobudaeProudly unattached singlesA group of people openly and proudly identifying themselves as not having romantic partners.
- 솔로대첩solrodaecheopA large event where people without romantic partners gather to find a match.A large event where people without romantic partners gather to find a match.
- 솔싸solssaSomeone enjoying the latest trends alone without a spouse or romantic partner.Someone enjoying the latest trends alone without a spouse or romantic partner.
- 소맥somaekSoju mixed with beerA drink made by mixing soju and beer.
- 소만행somanhaengHappiness gained from making small everyday items oneself.Happiness gained from making small everyday items oneself.
- 소문의 낙원 챌린지somunui nagwon chaellinjiA video-sharing activity following choreography with light arm and body movements to an AKMU song.A video-sharing activity following choreography with light arm and body movements to an AKMU song.
- 손배소sonbaesoLawsuit seeking damagesA shortened form of 손해 배상 소송, meaning a lawsuit seeking damages.
- 손보사sonbosaNon-life insurance companyA shortened form of 손해 보험 회사, meaning a non-life insurance company.
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