Korean slang, explained in English · 158
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- SPACSPACA special purpose acquisition company formed and listed to acquire or merge with an unlisted company.A special purpose acquisition company formed and listed to acquire or merge with an unlisted company.
- SPDspdVariable-transmittance glassAn English abbreviation paired in the source with variable glass whose light transmittance can be adjusted.
- SPFspfSun protection factorAn abbreviation referring to a sun protection factor.
- 스포일러spoilerRevealing a story in advanceRevealing plot details before someone watches or reads a work. It can also refer to a person who gives away a movie's ending and spoils the experience.
- SQsqScience quotientAn index-like expression for a person’s scientific understanding or literacy.
- 쌀파라치ssalparachiReward-seeking grain-labeling reporterReporting false grain labeling, such as origin or production year, for a reward, or someone who does so.
- 쌈마ssammaShort for ‘쌈, 마이웨이’.Short for KBS's ‘쌈, 마이웨이’, a drama about young people's dreams and love.
- SSDssdShort for solid state drive, a data-storage device used in computers and similar equipment.Short for solid state drive, a data-storage device used in computers and similar equipment.
- 썩소sseoksoDispleased or sarcastic smileA playful expression for a smile that seems displeased or sarcastic.
- 썰만화sseolmanhwaA comic based on stories experienced by oneself or others.A comic based on stories experienced by oneself or others.
- 썸sseomMutual interest before datingA relationship or stage in which two people are attracted to each other and getting close before becoming a couple.
- 썸맥sseommaekLoose relationships that are broad but shallow and brief.Loose relationships that are broad but shallow and brief.
- 썸만추sseommanchuSeeking a close, almost-dating relationship without being official partners.Seeking a close, almost-dating relationship without being official partners.
- 썸남sseomnamA guy you're in the pre-dating stage withA man someone is getting close to romantically before they officially date.
- 썸설sseomseolA rumor that two people are romantically interested in each other.A rumor that two people are romantically interested in each other.
- 쓸고 라면sseulgo ramyeonA humorous term for instant noodles made with expensive ingredients or great care.A humorous term for instant noodles made with expensive ingredients or great care.
- 쓸로몬sseulromonA person who spends rationally by judging whether something is worth the money, likened to Solomon.A person who spends rationally by judging whether something is worth the money, likened to Solomon.
- 쓸쓸 비용sseulsseul biyongMoney spent to soothe loneliness.Money spent to soothe loneliness.
- 쓸쓸비sseulsseulbiMoney spent to ease loneliness.Money spent to ease loneliness.
- 쓰파라치sseuparachiReward-seeking littering reporterPeople who photograph and report littering for rewards, or such activity.
- 쑥스ssukseuA light “I feel shy”A short, light way to say one feels shy or self-conscious.
- STOSTOAn abbreviation for issuing securities in token form.An abbreviation for issuing securities in token form.
- 수불 사업subul saeopTap-water fluoride programShort for a program adjusting fluoride levels in tap water.
- Sugar On My TongueSugar On My TongueA challenge set to Tyler, the Creator’s song of the same name, featuring repeated edits of short shots and gestures.A challenge set to Tyler, the Creator’s song of the same name, featuring repeated edits of short shots and gestures.
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