Korean slang, explained in English · 20
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- CDMOCDMOAn abbreviation for a business carrying out outsourced development and manufacturing of pharmaceuticals and other products.An abbreviation for a business carrying out outsourced development and manufacturing of pharmaceuticals and other products.
- CDOcdoStructured security backed by pooled debtA structured security issued against a pool of underlying assets such as bonds and loan receivables.
- CEOCEOAn abbreviation for a company’s chief executive officer.An abbreviation for a company’s chief executive officer.
- CFcfAdvertising videoAn abbreviation for an advertising video made to promote a product, brand, or similar subject.
- CFCcfcChlorofluorocarbonAn English abbreviation for chlorofluorocarbons, regulated as ozone-depleting substances.
- 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.
- 차덕후chadeokhuSomeone who loves cars or has extensive knowledge about them.Someone who loves cars or has extensive knowledge about them.
- 차도남chadonamA man with a cool, urban impression.A man with a cool, urban impression.
- 차도녀chadonyeoA woman with a cool, urban impression.A woman with a cool, urban impression.
- 책없쾌chaegeopkwaePleasure without responsibilityA situation in which someone enjoys the benefits without taking on responsibility or a burden.
- 책차방chaekchabangA book-and-tea spaceA space arranged for reading books while drinking tea.
- 책꾸chaekkkuDecorating books to one’s taste by adding cover stickers or using book covers, bookmarks, and similar items.Decorating books to one’s taste by adding cover stickers or using book covers, bookmarks, and similar items.
- 책팅chaektingA meeting to buy and sell booksA term for people meeting around a university to buy and sell books.
- 챗지피팅chaetjipitingAn expression for seeking information by asking ChatGPT questions and receiving answers.An expression for seeking information by asking ChatGPT questions and receiving answers.
- 차조남chajonamA man with a cold, aloof impression in a Joseon-era setting.A man with a cold, aloof impression in a Joseon-era setting.
- 착시샷chaksisyatA photo that looks different from reality because of the viewing angle or arrangement.A photo that looks different from reality because of the viewing angle or arrangement.
- 찰나족chalnajokPeople who connect to networks anytime and anywhere and adapt quickly to changes in the digital environment.People who connect to networks anytime and anywhere and adapt quickly to changes in the digital environment.
- 참스피chamseupiA metaphor comparing secondhand canned-tuna price levels to a stock index.A metaphor comparing secondhand canned-tuna price levels to a stock index.
- 창투사changtusaStartup investment companyA shortened term for 창업 투자 회사, a company investing in startups and similar businesses.
- 차노을 해피chanoeul haepiA video in which a child introduces himself and sings about happiness, and the trend of covers of that song.A video in which a child introduces himself and sings about happiness, and the trend of covers of that song.
- 찬소chansoShort for cold soju.Short for cold soju.
- 차원달라병chawondallabyeongA playful name for repeatedly dwelling on travel memories by saying foods and other experiences abroad are on a different level from those at home.A playful name for repeatedly dwelling on travel memories by saying foods and other experiences abroad are on a different level from those at home.
- 치팅데이cheat dayA cheat dayA planned day during a diet when someone eats foods they have been wanting.
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