Korean slang, explained in English · 40

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• 엄마동결건조eommadonggyeolgeonjoAn expression of wishing one’s mother could stay healthy and by one’s side for a long time.An expression of wishing one’s mother could stay healthy and by one’s side for a long time.
• 엄빠eomppaA short term combining mom and dad.A short term combining mom and dad.
• 엄빠주의eomppajuuiA warning to keep something from being seen or found out by one’s mom or dad.A warning to keep something from being seen or found out by one’s mom or dad.
• 엄빠코어eomppakoeoA trend of rediscovering parents’ generation’s tastes and ways of life and enjoying them in one’s own daily life.A trend of rediscovering parents’ generation’s tastes and ways of life and enjoying them in one’s own daily life.
• 언~발란스eon-ballanseuA dialogue-style catchphrase imitating Heo Kyung-hwan’s distinctive intonation and facial expression.A dialogue-style catchphrase imitating Heo Kyung-hwan’s distinctive intonation and facial expression.
• 어남류eonamryuA prediction that the heroine's future husband in ‘응답하라 1988’ will be the character played by Ryu Jun-yeol.A prediction that the heroine's future husband in ‘응답하라 1988’ will be the character played by Ryu Jun-yeol.
• 어남택eonamtaekA prediction that the heroine's future husband in ‘응답하라 1988’ will be the character Taek.A prediction that the heroine's future husband in ‘응답하라 1988’ will be the character Taek.
• 언박싱eonbaksingOpening a box containing an item for the first time, or content recording and showing that process.Opening a box containing an item for the first time, or content recording and showing that process.
• 언매eonmaeA shortened name for the Korean-language subject ‘언어와 매체’ (Language and Media).A shortened name for the Korean-language subject ‘언어와 매체’ (Language and Media).
• 언니즘eonnijeumCalling everyone 언니The idea of calling everyone 언니 instead of using different forms of address according to gender or age.
• 언택트 패러독스eontaekteu paereodokseuThe paradox of growing lonelier despite being able to connect online at any time.The paradox of growing lonelier despite being able to connect online at any time.
• 업뎃eopdetShort for an update that replaces a program or information with newer content.Short for an update that replaces a program or information with newer content.
• 어퍼메이커eopeomeikeoSomeone who has a positive influence on others through encouraging words and actions.Someone who has a positive influence on others through encouraging words and actions.
• 어퍼웨어eopeoweeoDressing neatly only on the upper body visible in a video meeting.Dressing neatly only on the upper body visible in a video meeting.
• 업글eopgeulUpgradeShort for upgrading a function or level.
• 업글인간eopgeuringanSomeone focused on personal growth and becoming better than yesterday rather than succeeding in competition with others.Someone focused on personal growth and becoming better than yesterday rather than succeeding in competition with others.
• 업스킬링eopseukillingLearning new skills or capabilities to perform one’s current job better.Learning new skills or capabilities to perform one’s current job better.
• 어라랍스타eorarapseutaA playful interjection made when flustered, without a particular meaning.A playful interjection made when flustered, without a particular meaning.
• 어사eosaAn awkward relationship in which people are not yet comfortable with one another.An awkward relationship in which people are not yet comfortable with one another.
• 어텐션 이코노미eotensyeon ikonomiThe phenomenon of treating people’s interest and attention as valuable resources in an environment overflowing with information.The phenomenon of treating people’s interest and attention as valuable resources in an environment overflowing with information.
• 어울통신eoultongsinKorean alternative for roamingA Korean alternative to 로밍, using interconnected telecommunications operators’ networks to access services in other regions.
• 에프에이epeueiFree agent or free-agency systemAn abbreviation for an athlete who can freely contract with another team after playing for a team for a certain period, or the system allowing this.
• 에프티에이epeutieiFree trade agreementAn English abbreviation for a free trade agreement removing trade barriers between countries.
• EPGepgElectronic television-program guideAn abbreviation for a guide feature that displays television schedules by channel and program information on an electronic screen.

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