Korean slang, explained in English · 54
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- 골든브리티goldeunbeuritiA famous entertainer who frequently appears on programs in major television time slots.A famous entertainer who frequently appears on programs in major television time slots.
- 골든칼라goldeunkalraSpecialist technical workerA worker employed in a specialist technical occupation.
- 골린이golliniA golf beginnerSomeone who has just started learning golf.
- 골밑지기golmitjigiBasketball center under the basketA metaphor for a basketball center responsible for play under the basket.
- 골프폰golpeuponGolf-swing phoneA mobile phone swung like a golf club that shows the results of the swing on its screen.
- 골프텔golpeutelGolf course with hotel facilitiesA place combining golf-course and hotel facilities.
- 골리앗golriatFormidable giant opponentA metaphor for a large, strong opponent or enormous power difficult to confront.
- 골때녀golttaenyeoA shortened name for the variety program ‘골 때리는 그녀들’.A shortened name for the variety program ‘골 때리는 그녀들’.
- 고맙투우사gomaptuusaWordplay adding a bullfighter to a thank-you and leading into bullfighting role-play while waving clothing.Wordplay adding a bullfighter to a thank-you and leading into bullfighting role-play while waving clothing.
- 곰맘gommamA mother who supports her son’s life in the military in various ways.A mother who supports her son’s life in the military in various ways.
- 고무팔gomupalPitcher with exceptional staminaA baseball metaphor for a pitcher who does not tire easily despite throwing many pitches.
- 고나리자gonarijaSomeone who nags excessively or meddles in other people’s business.Someone who nags excessively or meddles in other people’s business.
- 공알못gongalmotSomeone unfamiliar with performances; in politics, it can also mean someone unfamiliar with campaign pledges.Someone unfamiliar with performances; in politics, it can also mean someone unfamiliar with campaign pledges.
- 공방gongbangA shortened name for a broadcast that audiences or fans can watch at the venue. In fandoms, it also refers to attending a music-show recording.A shortened name for a broadcast that audiences or fans can watch at the venue. In fandoms, it also refers to attending a music-show recording.
- 공방법gongbangbeopProposed public-broadcasting lawAn abbreviation for a proposed law intended to define public broadcasting’s roles and responsibilities.
- 공병템gongbyeongtemA product used until its container is empty, especially a cosmetic satisfying enough to finish.A product used until its container is empty, especially a cosmetic satisfying enough to finish.
- 공채gongchaeOpen recruitmentAn abbreviation referring to publicly advertised recruitment.
- 공취생gongchwisaengSomeone preparing for civil-service exams and private-sector employment at the same time.Someone preparing for civil-service exams and private-sector employment at the same time.
- 공감툰gonggamtunA webtoon with stories readers can relate to as if they were their own experiences.A webtoon with stories readers can relate to as if they were their own experiences.
- 공강gonggangA gap between classesA period with no classes between university lectures. It can also mean an entire day without classes.
- 공간력gonggannyeokThe power of a space with an appealing theme and concept to attract people.The power of a space with an appealing theme and concept to attract people.
- 공기캔gonggikaenCanned fresh airA can of fresh air sold as a product.
- 공구gongguA group purchaseBuying something together in a group to get a lower bulk price.
- 공격경영gonggyeokgyeongyeongBold, expansionary managementA management approach that actively pursues investment and business projects with bold, challenging goals.
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