Korean slang, explained in English · 52
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- 길치gilchiPerson with a poor sense of directionA person who has difficulty finding or remembering the way.
- 길도우미gildoumiKorean alternative for car navigationA Korean alternative to 내비게이션, the device that guides drivers along a route.
- 길티 팁gilti tipA tip paid out of guilt because of others’ gaze or social pressure.A tip paid out of guilt because of others’ gaze or social pressure.
- 김버라gimbeoraA ramen dish made with kimchi and butter.A ramen dish made with kimchi and butter.
- 김볶gimbokShort for kimchi fried rice.Short for kimchi fried rice.
- 김치 지수gimchi jisuKimchi-stew price indexA proposed index comparing currencies or prices across countries using the price of kimchi stew.
- 김치투어gimchitueoTour centered on kimchi experiencesA travel product involving visits to kimchi factories, kimchi making, or related explanations.
- 김포족gimpojokPeople who buy ready-made kimchi or receive it from others instead of making a seasonal batch themselves.People who buy ready-made kimchi or receive it from others instead of making a seasonal batch themselves.
- 김풍스럽다gimpungseureopdaAn expression for a result turning out well even though the process looks worrying.An expression for a result turning out well even though the process looks worrying.
- 긴치ginchiShort for a long skirt.Short for a long skirt.
- 기네스gineseuShort name for Guinness BookAn expression of the time briefly referring to the Guinness Book.
- 기프테크gipeutekeuA money-saving strategy of buying mobile gift vouchers at a discount to use or trade.A money-saving strategy of buying mobile gift vouchers at a discount to use or trade.
- 깊꾸gipkkuAdding drawings or decorations to a digital gift coupon before sending it.Adding drawings or decorations to a digital gift coupon before sending it.
- 깊털gipteolUsing saved mobile gift vouchers to cover meals or other consumption.Using saved mobile gift vouchers to cover meals or other consumption.
- 기록 제조기girok jejogiFrequent record setterA metaphor for a person who frequently sets new records.
- GISgisGeographic information systemAn abbreviation for a geographic information system that stores, manages, and analyzes map and location data by computer.
- 기승전전giseungjeonjeonA figurative expression for a story that keeps developing without reaching a conclusion.A figurative expression for a story that keeps developing without reaching a conclusion.
- 기숙과외gisukgwaoePrivate tutoring with lodgingUnofficial private tutoring received while staying at a particular place.
- 글램핑glampingCamping with comfortsCamping in a setting with upscale facilities.
- glazeglazeAn English expression for praising someone excessively or flattering them too much.An English expression for praising someone excessively or flattering them too much.
- GMgmAn online English greeting short for ‘Good Morning’.An online English greeting short for ‘Good Morning’.
- GMGGMGA short expression of the attitude that if you decide to go, you go, even when hesitant. It also encourages someone to give something a try.A short expression of the attitude that if you decide to go, you go, even when hesitant. It also encourages someone to give something a try.
- GNEgneGross national expenditureAn abbreviation for gross national expenditure, the scale of a country’s output spent on consumption, investment, and other uses.
- GNPgnpGross national productA Roman-letter abbreviation for 국민총생산 (gross national product).
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