Korean slang, explained in English · 22
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- 츤도쿠cheundokuA Japanese expression for someone who buys books, stacks them up, and does not read them.A Japanese expression for someone who buys books, stacks them up, and does not read them.
- 치알못chialmotAn abbreviation for someone unfamiliar with fried chicken flavors.An abbreviation for someone unfamiliar with fried chicken flavors.
- 치밥chibapA shortened term for eating chicken and rice together or a dish combining them.A shortened term for eating chicken and rice together or a dish combining them.
- 치어풀chieopulA cheering bannerA banner unfolded and held up while cheering.
- 치즈포딩chijeupodingListening only to mellow musicListening only to music with a mellow atmosphere.
- 치크닉chikeunikA picnic enjoyed outdoors with chicken.A picnic enjoyed outdoors with chicken.
- 치킨각chikingakA situation where a game or broadcast seems likely to be entertaining enough to watch while eating chicken.A situation where a game or broadcast seems likely to be entertaining enough to watch while eating chicken.
- 치콜chikolA combination of chicken and cola consumed together.A combination of chicken and cola consumed together.
- 칙릿chikritFiction about young women’s lives or aimed at young female readers.Fiction about young women’s lives or aimed at young female readers.
- 칠 가이chill guyThe Chill Guy memeA meme using a laid-back-looking character to express a relaxed attitude in any situation.
- 칠포 세대chilpo sedaeYoung people said to give up seven things amid hardshipA young generation said to give up dating, marriage, childbirth, relationships, home ownership, employment, and hope because of financial hardship.
- 치맥chimaekFried chicken and beerThe combination of eating chicken and drinking beer together.
- 치맥지교chimaekjigyoFriendship shared over chicken and beer, or friends made that way.Friendship shared over chicken and beer, or friends made that way.
- 친추chinchuAdding someone to one’s friend list on a messaging or online service.Adding someone to one’s friend list on a messaging or online service.
- 친구데이chingudeiJuly 9 event for young people’s rightsAn event name formerly used for July 9 with the aim of protecting young people’s rights.
- 친구느님chinguneunimA playful, honorific way to address a friend.A playful, honorific way to address a friend.
- 친정팀chinjeongtimAthlete’s former teamA metaphor for the team an athlete belonged to before transferring.
- 치빠chippaShort for hitting and retreating; also used for saying one's piece and withdrawing at the right moment in conversation or a show.Short for hitting and retreating; also used for saying one's piece and withdrawing at the right moment in conversation or a show.
- 치빵chippangA combination of chicken and bread enjoyed together.A combination of chicken and bread enjoyed together.
- 칩플레이션chippeulleisyeonA phenomenon in which cheaper goods rise in price faster than expensive goods.A phenomenon in which cheaper goods rise in price faster than expensive goods.
- 치우녀chiunyeoWoman cleaning a World Cup cheering venueA term formerly used for a woman clearing rubbish at a World Cup cheering venue.
- 초대박chodaebakEnormous successA metaphor for an extremely large success or achievement.
- 초딩chodingA familiar or casual term for an elementary-school student.A familiar or casual term for an elementary-school student.
- 초딩미chodingmiCute charm in lively, playful behavior like that of an elementary-school child.Cute charm in lively, playful behavior like that of an elementary-school child.
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