Korean slang, explained in English · 69
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- 휘들옷hwideulotWork clothes that are formal yet cool enough for summer.Work clothes that are formal yet cool enough for summer.
- 휘게 라이프hwige raipeuA lifestyle enjoying simple leisure in a comfortable, cozy atmosphere.A lifestyle enjoying simple leisure in a comfortable, cozy atmosphere.
- 향덕hyangdeokSomeone interested in scented products such as perfume who enjoys exploring them.Someone interested in scented products such as perfume who enjoys exploring them.
- 혈압 야구hyeolap yaguA closely contested baseball game that keeps viewers tense.A closely contested baseball game that keeps viewers tense.
- 혈중 마라 농도hyeoljung mara nongdoA blood-alcohol-level metaphor for eating lots of mala food or wanting it regularly.A blood-alcohol-level metaphor for eating lots of mala food or wanting it regularly.
- 혐관hyeomgwanA relationship of mutual dislike or conflict. In romance, also used for a setup in which former rivals or enemies fall in love.A relationship of mutual dislike or conflict. In romance, also used for a setup in which former rivals or enemies fall in love.
- 현강hyeongangA lecture attended in person at the place where the instructor teaches.A lecture attended in person at the place where the instructor teaches.
- 현금 챌린지hyeongeum chaellinjiA spending-management practice of setting budgets by period and purpose and living on cash.A spending-management practice of setting budgets by period and purpose and living on cash.
- 현질hyeonjilSpending real money to buy paid items or similar content in a game.Spending real money to buy paid items or similar content in a game.
- 현커hyeonkeoA couple dating in real life, separately from choices made while filming a dating show.A couple dating in real life, separately from choices made while filming a dating show.
- 현미hyeonmiShort for beauty in person rather than in photos or on television.Short for beauty in person rather than in photos or on television.
- 현눈hyeonnunAn expression meaning one is shedding actual tears rather than typing a tear emoticon.An expression meaning one is shedding actual tears rather than typing a tear emoticon.
- 현파라치hyeonparachiReporting cash-receipt refusals for rewardsA term formerly used for people who report businesses refusing to issue cash receipts to obtain rewards, or for that activity.
- 현생hyeonsaengReal-life responsibilities and routinesShort for 현실 생활, referring to everyday real life in contrast with experiences in virtual spaces.
- 현실 소름hyeonsil soreumAn expression of being so surprised by an unexpected event or scene that one actually gets goosebumps.An expression of being so surprised by an unexpected event or scene that one actually gets goosebumps.
- 현타hyeontaA sudden, deflating reality checkA moment of suddenly returning to reality from a dream or excitement and feeling empty or deflated.
- 현웃hyeonutActually laughing out loudAn expression meaning that something made you laugh in real life, beyond simply typing a laughter marker online.
- 효과툰hyogwatunA comic that adds sound or moving-image effects to make scenes feel vivid.A comic that adds sound or moving-image effects to make scenes feel vivid.
- 횰로hyolroA way of living alone while valuing present happiness and pleasure.A way of living alone while valuing present happiness and pleasure.
- 휴덕hyudeokTaking a break from fandomTemporarily pausing fan activities without giving them up entirely.
- 휴먼터치hyumeonteochiSincere human care and attention that can be felt even in environments using remote technology.Sincere human care and attention that can be felt even in environments using remote technology.
- 휴폐업hyupyeeopBusiness suspension and closureA collective term for temporarily suspending business and permanently closing it.
- 휴테크hyutekeuUsing rest and leisure for self-development or to cultivate creativity.Using rest and leisure for self-development or to cultivate creativity.
- IaaSIaaSAn abbreviation for a cloud-service type that provides infrastructure as a service.An abbreviation for a cloud-service type that provides infrastructure as a service.
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