Korean slang, explained in English · 2
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- 복전bokjeonA double majorA university abbreviation of 복수전공, meaning a double major.
- 복세편살boksepyeonsalTake it easy in a complicated worldAn expression encouraging people to live comfortably without getting too caught up in the complications of life.
- 볼꾸bolkkuPersonalizing a penDecorating a ballpoint pen by choosing and attaching decorative parts.
- 봄이구나bomigunaOh, it's springA meme describing spring scenery or warm weather in Cristina's distinctive intonation, sometimes extended with other words ending in 구나.
- 본방사수bonbangsasuWatching a show as it airsMaking a point of watching a program at its originally scheduled broadcast time.
- 본진bonjinYour main fandom favoriteIn fandom, the singer or member someone is most devoted to.
- 본캐bonkaeYour main character or everyday identityThe character a player mainly uses in a game. Outside gaming, it refers to a person's usual identity or main occupation in contrast with an alternate role.
- BTWBTWBy the wayThe English abbreviation used to add a thought or shift the subject: “by the way.”
- 부청샹bucheongsyangI never saw that comingA Chinese meme expression meaning “I never thought of that,” used to emphasize an absurd twist.
- 부캐bukaeAn alternate character or personaA character created in addition to a main game character. In everyday life and popular culture, it can mean an alternate identity or side of a person.
- 불금bulgeumA lively Friday nightThe excited atmosphere of enjoying Friday evening at the end of the week.
- 벌크업bulk upBuilding muscle massA process of building up the body through strength training and nutrition, with the goal of increasing muscle mass.
- 분좋카bunjokaA cafe with a nice atmosphereAn abbreviation of 분위기 좋은 카페, meaning a cafe with a pleasant atmosphere.
- 별다줄byeoldajulPeople abbreviate everythingA mildly critical comment about the sheer number of abbreviations, suggesting that people will shorten just about anything.
- 병원에 가보기로 했어요byeongwone gabogiro haesseoyoI've decided to go to the hospitalA meme that figuratively describes going to a concert or another fan event to see a favorite artist.
- 차애chaaeYour second-favorite group memberThe idol group member you like second-most, after your favorite.
- 차박chabakSleeping in your carUsing a car as a place to sleep overnight.
- 책없쾌chaegeopkwaePleasure without responsibilityA situation in which someone enjoys the benefits without taking on responsibility or a burden.
- 치팅데이cheat dayA cheat dayA planned day during a diet when someone eats foods they have been wanting.
- 케미chemiChemistry between peopleHow well people connect or work together, especially the chemistry between a man and a woman.
- 칠 가이chill guyThe Chill Guy memeA meme using a laid-back-looking character to express a relaxed attitude in any situation.
- 치맥chimaekFried chicken and beerThe combination of eating chicken and drinking beer together.
- 최애choeaeYour absolute favoriteThe thing or person you like most, often an idol, character, or food.
- 추구미chugumiThe aesthetic you aspire toAn ideal kind of beauty or personal image that you want to embody.
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