Korean slang, explained in English · 84
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- 종소세jongsoseComprehensive income taxA shortened term for 종합 소득세, meaning comprehensive income tax.
- 종토세jongtoseFormer comprehensive land taxA tax abbreviation of the time for 종합 토지세, meaning comprehensive land tax.
- 존모jonmoSwitching to polite speech in a particular situation when one normally does not use it.Switching to polite speech in a particular situation when one normally does not use it.
- 좋댓구알jotdaetgualAn abbreviation asking video viewers to like, comment, subscribe, and turn on notifications.An abbreviation asking video viewers to like, comment, subscribe, and turn on notifications.
- 좋동jotdongShort for a good younger sibling or younger friend.Short for a good younger sibling or younger friend.
- 조용한 퇴사joyonghan toesaQuiet quittingStaying in a job while working only within its defined duties and hours and declining overtime.
- J턴 현상jteon hyeonsangMoving to a city near one’s hometownA pattern in which people working in a large city move for employment to a regional city near their hometown instead of returning directly home.
- 주백남jubaeknamAn abbreviation for a man who goes to department stores on weekends.An abbreviation for a man who goes to department stores on weekends.
- 주복비jubokbiHousing brokerage costThe brokerage cost paid to an intermediary in a housing transaction.
- 주담대judamdaeA shortened term for a loan secured by a home.A shortened term for a loan secured by a home.
- 주간아juganaShort for ‘주간아이돌’.Short for ‘주간아이돌’, showcasing idol guests' performances and variety skills.
- 주경야디jugyeongyadiA lifestyle of working by day and keeping up DJ activities at night.A lifestyle of working by day and keeping up DJ activities at night.
- 주접 댓글jujeop daetgeulA comment expressing affection for someone or something through exaggerated praise or inventive wordplay.A comment expressing affection for someone or something through exaggerated praise or inventive wordplay.
- 줄대박juldaebakA string of major successesA succession of major successes.
- 줄줄이족juljulijokPeople with trailing hair decorationsA popular expression of the time for people wearing long, thread-like decorations in their hair.
- 줌 바밍jum bamingOnline attacks targeting people using the video-meeting service Zoom.Online attacks targeting people using the video-meeting service Zoom.
- 줌 피로jum piroStress and fatigue caused by frequent video meetings or video calls.Stress and fatigue caused by frequent video meetings or video calls.
- 주말 창업jumal changeopWeekend entrepreneurship beside a jobStarting or running a separate business on weekends while keeping a weekday job.
- 주말족jumaljokWeekend leisure enthusiastsPeople who enjoy weekends through travel, hobbies, and similar activities.
- 줌데렐라jumderelraA married woman pursuing her dreamsA Cinderella comparison for a married woman actively pursuing the life she wants.
- 주머jumeoA nickname for a member of Generation Z familiar with the internet and digital environments.A nickname for a member of Generation Z familiar with the internet and digital environments.
- 줌마 로코jumma rokoA romantic comedy film or drama centered on a middle-aged woman.A romantic comedy film or drama centered on a middle-aged woman.
- 줌마테이너jummateineoA married woman active in entertainment using her performing talents.A married woman active in entertainment using her performing talents.
- 주무기jumugiMain strength or toolA metaphor for the main means or tool used to accomplish something.
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