Korean slang, explained in English · 171
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- 왕건장wanggeonjangMarket turning strong after a weak startA stock-market expression likening an initially weak market that later turns strong to Wang Geon in the drama 왕건.
- 왕따보험wangttaboheomSchool-bullying insurance nicknameA nickname of the time for insurance covering harm from school bullying or ostracism.
- 완모wanmoA shortened term for feeding a baby only breast milk.A shortened term for feeding a baby only breast milk.
- 완냉 샷wannaeng syatA commemorative photo of the empty bowl after finishing cold noodles.A commemorative photo of the empty bowl after finishing cold noodles.
- 완냉족wannaengjokPeople seeking to experience and conquer a wide range of Pyongyang cold-noodle restaurants.People seeking to experience and conquer a wide range of Pyongyang cold-noodle restaurants.
- 완내스wannaeseuExactly my tasteAn expression meaning that something is a perfect match for your preferences.
- 완너별wanneobyeolAn abbreviation expressing that one really dislikes something.An abbreviation expressing that one really dislikes something.
- 완판 스타wanpan seutaA celebrity whose influence on consumption is strong enough to sell out products they wear or advertise.A celebrity whose influence on consumption is strong enough to sell out products they wear or advertise.
- 완판걸wanpangeolFemale celebrity who drives selloutsA female celebrity whose influence helps sell out clothes, shoes, or accessories she wears in a production or advertisement.
- 완피wanpiA short expression for feeling extremely tired or finding someone or something exhausting to deal with.A short expression for feeling extremely tired or finding someone or something exhausting to deal with.
- 완뽕wanppongFinishing a bowl of jjamppong, including all the broth.Finishing a bowl of jjamppong, including all the broth.
- WAPwapWireless application protocolAn abbreviation for a communication protocol enabling wireless devices such as mobile phones to use internet content.
- 왓츠 인 마이 책장watcheu in mai chaekjangA phrase attached to social-media posts introducing one’s books or reading tastes.A phrase attached to social-media posts introducing one’s books or reading tastes.
- 와우wauA short name for World of Warcraft based on the pronunciation of its English abbreviation.A short name for World of Warcraft based on the pronunciation of its English abbreviation.
- WCDMAwcdmaThird-generation mobile technologyAn abbreviation for a third-generation mobile-communications technology used for video calling, data communications, and similar functions.
- 웨딩 푸어weding pueoSomeone in financial difficulty because of unaffordable wedding costs, or that situation.Someone in financial difficulty because of unaffordable wedding costs, or that situation.
- WEFwefWorld Economic ForumAn English abbreviation for the World Economic Forum.
- 웨잇weitA short-video dance challenge combining a stop hand gesture and hip movements to a sped-up song.A short-video dance challenge combining a stop hand gesture and hip movements to a sped-up song.
- 웰빙welbingAn attitude or trend of pursuing physical and mental health and happiness.An attitude or trend of pursuing physical and mental health and happiness.
- 웰본welbonA social phenomenon of investing actively in health management, prenatal education, and similar preparations before a child is born.A social phenomenon of investing actively in health management, prenatal education, and similar preparations before a child is born.
- 웰피welpiA self-taken photo of oneself exercising, or taking such a photo.A self-taken photo of oneself exercising, or taking such a photo.
- 웹버wepbeoOlder people who actively use and enjoy the internet.Older people who actively use and enjoy the internet.
- 웹보드 게임wepbodeu geimOnline board gameA game played online centered on a board shown on a computer screen.
- 웹덕후wepdeokhuSomeone who loves browsing the internet or exploring new web services.Someone who loves browsing the internet or exploring new web services.
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