Korean slang, explained in English · 162
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- 탕진잼tangjinjaemThe joy of small splurgesFinding enjoyment in small, nonessential purchases rather than large-scale spending.
- 탕핑족tangpingjokPeople who feel hard work brings insufficient reward and seek to do only the minimum work needed to live.People who feel hard work brings insufficient reward and seek to do only the minimum work needed to live.
- 탑꾸tapkkuDecorating a top loader, a transparent case holding a photocard, with stickers or decorative parts.Decorating a top loader, a transparent case holding a photocard, with stickers or decorative parts.
- TBtbShort for terabyte, a unit of file or storage capacity.Short for terabyte, a unit of file or storage capacity.
- TBTTBTThrowback ThursdayA tag used when sharing old photos or memories on social media. The cited article traces it to posting older photos on Thursdays.
- TCGTCGAn abbreviation for card games where players compete under set rules using collected cards.An abbreviation for card games where players compete under set rules using collected cards.
- TDFTDFA fund that automatically adjusts allocations between risky and safe assets to match a target retirement date.A fund that automatically adjusts allocations between risky and safe assets to match a target retirement date.
- TDMAtdmaTime-division multiple accessAn abbreviation for time-division multiple access, allowing multiple users to transmit information by dividing frequencies into time slots.
- TDRtdrTransfer of development rightsAn abbreviation for a system allowing land development rights to be transferred to other land.
- 팀플teampeulA group projectA university assignment or project meeting carried out by a group of students.
- 테이크아웃형teikeuauthyeongTakeout styleA method of buying food and taking it outside the store to eat.
- 테이스트 소비teiseuteu sobiConsumption focused on light experiences through sharing or renting rather than long-term ownership.Consumption focused on light experiences through sharing or renting rather than long-term ownership.
- 텍본tekbonThe contents of a published book transferred into a text file.The contents of a published book transferred into a text file.
- 테크노바tekeunobaTechno music barA term of the time for a bar where people can dance and drink while listening to techno music.
- 테크노백tekeunobaekFunction-focused modern bagA fashion expression of the time for a bag emphasizing functionality and a modern sensibility.
- 테크노춤tekeunochumVigorous dancing to techno musicA term for dancing by vigorously shaking one’s head and body to techno music.
- 테크놀로지아tekeunollojiaA dialogue-based meme exclaiming at a minor or odd contraption as though it were amazing technology.A dialogue-based meme exclaiming at a minor or odd contraption as though it were amazing technology.
- 테크노포비아tekeunopobiaFear of technological changeFear of technology felt amid advanced digital culture and changes in information and communications technology.
- 테크노폴리스tekeunopolriseuScience and technology cityA science and technology city developed by linking academic research, advanced industry, housing, and other functions.
- 테크노스트레스tekeunoseuteureseuStress from excessive use or constant connectionStress from excessive attachment to computers or the internet, or from feeling obliged to stay connected.
- 텍스트힙tekseuteuhipThe phenomenon of seeing reading, writing, and keeping written records as stylish activities.The phenomenon of seeing reading, writing, and keeping written records as stylish activities.
- 텔개맨telgaemaenTelevision actor with comic talentA blended word for a television actor whose comic acting is as funny as a comedian’s.
- 텔레마틱telrematikTelecommunication plus informaticsA combination of telecommunication and informatics, used to describe culture or society in which digital communications and information technology converge.
- 텔리데모크라시telridemokeurasiDemocracy through communications mediaA form of democracy in which citizens exchange opinions and participate politically through new media such as computer communications.
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