Korean slang, explained in English · 159
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- 수구리suguriLeaning forward in a theater seat and blocking the view behind, or someone doing so.Leaning forward in a theater seat and blocking the view behind, or someone doing so.
- 수저계급론sujeogyegeupronA metaphor using spoon materials for the view that parents' wealth or social position determines children's lives and opportunities.A metaphor using spoon materials for the view that parents' wealth or social position determines children's lives and opportunities.
- 숙제홀릭sukjeholrikFixation on completing homeworkSomeone strongly fixated on the idea that homework must be done.
- 술방sulbangA broadcast or video showing participants drinking alcohol and talking or engaging in similar activities.A broadcast or video showing participants drinking alcohol and talking or engaging in similar activities.
- 술싫모sulsilmoShort for a gathering of people who dislike alcohol.Short for a gathering of people who dislike alcohol.
- 숲멍summeongAn activity of relaxing while enjoying a forest. The source article introduces it alongside a park’s forest-bathing space.An activity of relaxing while enjoying a forest. The source article introduces it alongside a park’s forest-bathing space.
- 숨밍summingIn fandom, constantly streaming favorite music as naturally as breathing.In fandom, constantly streaming favorite music as naturally as breathing.
- 수면이혼sumyeon ihonSleep divorceA figurative term for couples or partners who sleep in separate rooms or beds.
- 수면마케팅sumyeonmaketingMarketing products presented as sleep aidsMarketing activity selling products presented as helping people sleep well.
- 순대렐라sundaerelraAn unassuming but assertive heroineA comparison to Cinderella describing a drama heroine who seems unassuming but is independent and clear about what she wants.
- 숲캉스supkangseuA vacation spent resting and enjoying nature in a forest.A vacation spent resting and enjoying nature in a forest.
- 수포자supojaSomeone who has given up, or feels they have given up, studying mathematics.Someone who has given up, or feels they have given up, studying mathematics.
- 숲세권supsegwonLiving near green spaceA residential location close to natural green spaces such as parks or forests.
- 수평어supyeongeoSpeech used on equal terms without raising or lowering its level based on age or rank.Speech used on equal terms without raising or lowering its level based on age or rank.
- 수린이suriniA beginner who has just started learning to swim.A beginner who has just started learning to swim.
- 수트라이커suteuraikeoA soccer defender with strong goal-scoring ability.A soccer defender with strong goal-scoring ability.
- 수용성suyongseongA real-estate abbreviation grouping Suwon, Yongin, and Seongnam in Gyeonggi Province.A real-estate abbreviation grouping Suwon, Yongin, and Seongnam in Gyeonggi Province.
- SVODSVODAn abbreviation for a monthly subscription model providing video content for a fixed subscription fee.An abbreviation for a monthly subscription model providing video content for a fixed subscription fee.
- SWswSoftwareA short English abbreviation for software.
- 쉴금swilgeumA Friday off work.A Friday off work.
- 쉼포족swimpojokPeople who give up rest because their lives are too busy and demanding.People who give up rest because their lives are too busy and demanding.
- 쉼표 마케팅swimpyo maketingMarketing that emphasizes the value of rest offered by a product or service.Marketing that emphasizes the value of rest offered by a product or service.
- 샤방샤방syabangsyabangMimetic expression for smilingAn internet mimetic expression depicting a smiling appearance.
- 샥스 코어syakseu koeoThe name of a fashion campaign suggesting styles that combine Nike Shox sneakers with other clothing.The name of a fashion campaign suggesting styles that combine Nike Shox sneakers with other clothing.
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