Korean slang, explained in English · 165
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- 퇴직 크레바스toejik keurebaseuThe period without income between retirement and receiving a pension, likened to a deep crevasse.The period without income between retirement and receiving a pension, likened to a deep crevasse.
- 퇴준생toejunsaengPreparing to leave your jobSomeone preparing to quit while still employed at their current workplace.
- 퇴푸toepuFood to eat after leaving work.Food to eat after leaving work.
- 퇴사할게여toesahalgeyeoThe name of Soyeon’s song expressing workers’ feelings of wanting to quit, and the short-video challenge using it.The name of Soyeon’s song expressing workers’ feelings of wanting to quit, and the short-video challenge using it.
- 퇴튜던트toetyudeonteuAn office worker who studies after work.An office worker who studies after work.
- 토공족togongjokSaturday language studiersPeople who study languages on Saturdays and rest on Sundays.
- 토이카메라toikameraA small toy-like cameraA small, toy-like camera using components such as a plastic lens.
- 톡디tokdiA shortened term for a KakaoTalk ID.A shortened term for a KakaoTalk ID.
- 토크 콘서트tokeu konseoteuA concert with conversationA concert combining musical performances and conversation to connect performers with the audience.
- 토끼굴 효과tokkigul hyogwaBecoming progressively absorbed in a particular topic or more sensational content by following online recommendations.Becoming progressively absorbed in a particular topic or more sensational content by following online recommendations.
- 토막 여행tomak yeohaengShort trip nearbyA short trip to a nearby place when taking a long vacation is difficult.
- 토마피tomapiA reported tomato–paprika crossA vegetable name described by a National Institute of Korean Language source as a cross between tomato and paprika.
- 토마토 걸tomato geolA style inspired by relaxed Mediterranean life and natural colors such as tomato red.A style inspired by relaxed Mediterranean life and natural colors such as tomato red.
- 통안채tonganchaeMonetary stabilization bondA shortened form of 통화 안정 채권, meaning a monetary stabilization bond.
- 통친tongchinFriend met through PC communicationsA friend made through PC communications.
- 통장tongjangOnline communications disruptionA PC communications shortening of 통신 장애, meaning a communications disruption.
- 통장 요정tongjang yojeongSomeone managing money in separate accounts by spending purpose to build savings.Someone managing money in separate accounts by spending purpose to build savings.
- 통플스테이tongpeulseuteiTemple stay for peaceful reunificationExperiencing temple life while praying for peaceful reunification of North and South Korea.
- 톤망진창tonmangjinchangAn expression for makeup or clothing that does not suit the wearer.An expression for makeup or clothing that does not suit the wearer.
- 톱블레이드topbeulreideuTops from the named animated seriesA spinning top appearing in the animated series of that name or sold under that name.
- 토피스topiseuSeoul traffic-information systemA system managing Seoul’s traffic by gathering information from multiple agencies and bus-card systems.
- 토핑경제topping economyPersonalizing purchases with extrasA consumption trend of adding decorations or optional features to an existing product to make it your own.
- 토스트 아웃toseuteu autA figurative expression for continuing to perform one’s duties outwardly while motivation and energy decline internally.A figurative expression for continuing to perform one’s duties outwardly while motivation and energy decline internally.
- TPOTPOAn expression for considering time, place, and occasion together.An expression for considering time, place, and occasion together.
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