Korean slang, explained in English · 65
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- 히트플레이션hiteupeulleisyeonHeat waves reducing crop yields and pushing up grain and other food prices.Heat waves reducing crop yields and pushing up grain and other food prices.
- HKABhkabHong Kong Association of BanksA Roman-letter abbreviation for 홍콩은행협회 (Hong Kong Association of Banks) used in the article of the time.
- HMDhmdAn abbreviation for a display worn or mounted on the head to show images in front of the eyes.An abbreviation for a display worn or mounted on the head to show images in front of the eyes.
- HMHHMHA short alphabetic expression meaning that if you do something, you do it.A short alphabetic expression meaning that if you do something, you do it.
- HMRHMRAn abbreviation for convenience meals that can be heated or cooked simply at home.An abbreviation for convenience meals that can be heated or cooked simply at home.
- 호캉스hocanceA hotel-based vacationTaking a vacation by staying at and enjoying a hotel.
- 호드백hodeubaekA favorable reaction or evaluation from someone. The source article uses it for reactions to perfume.A favorable reaction or evaluation from someone. The source article uses it for reactions to perfume.
- 회알못hoealmotSomeone unfamiliar with information about a company, such as one they applied to.Someone unfamiliar with information about a company, such as one they applied to.
- 회개리카노hoegaerikanoA playful name for an Americano drunk with a sense of repentance after overeating.A playful name for an Americano drunk with a sense of repentance after overeating.
- 회전문 관객hoejeonmun gwangaekSomeone who repeatedly attends the same performance.Someone who repeatedly attends the same performance.
- 회사인간hoesainganPerson sacrificing self and family for workA metaphor for someone who puts the company ahead of themselves or family and makes sacrifices for it.
- 회슬라hoeseullaA nickname comparing a frequently repriced car brand to raw fish sold at market price.A nickname comparing a frequently repriced car brand to raw fish sold at market price.
- 회식폰hoesikponA figurative term for a phone so profitable for the seller that selling one could pay for a staff dinner.A figurative term for a phone so profitable for the seller that selling one could pay for a staff dinner.
- 회의주의자hoeuijuuijaA mocking term for a boss who gathers people for trivial matters or frequently holds long, empty meetings.A mocking term for a boss who gathers people for trivial matters or frequently holds long, empty meetings.
- 호갱hogaengA customer easy to overchargeA customer seen as inexperienced or naive and therefore easy to take advantage of.
- 호광킹hogwangkingSomeone considered especially likable among people appearing in advertisements.Someone considered especially likable among people appearing in advertisements.
- 홀드holdeuLead-preserving relief-pitching statisticA baseball statistic credited when a middle-relief pitcher preserves the team’s lead before handing over to the next pitcher.
- 홀리몰리 과카몰리hollimolli gwakamolliA humorous expression of surprise or admiration.A humorous expression of surprise or admiration.
- 홈브루hombeuruHomebrewing or homebrewed beerMaking and enjoying beer at home, or the beer made that way.
- 홈디족homdijokPeople who enjoy eating desserts at home.People who enjoy eating desserts at home.
- 홈카페home cafeA cafe experience at homeA space at home arranged like a cafe, or the practice of making and enjoying coffee at home.
- 홈쿡home cookCooking at homePreparing food yourself at home.
- 홈트home trainingHome workoutsExercising at home with guidance from online videos or a smartphone instead of going to a fitness center.
- 홈캉스homecanceA vacation at homeSpending your vacation at home.
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