Korean slang, explained in English · 92
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- 꼰대kkondaeA condescending authority figureA disparaging term for someone who acts authoritatively and imposes their own experiences or values on others.
- 꽁꽁 얼어붙은 한강 위로 고양이가 걸어다닙니다kkongkkong eoreobuteun hangang wiro goyangiga georeodanimnidaA meme turning a news line about a cat on the Han River into music and dance for others to imitate.A meme turning a news line about a cat on the Han River into music and dance for others to imitate.
- 꽁미남kkongminamMan with hair tied up highA fashionable term formerly used for a man with long hair at the back tied up high.
- 꽃 챌린지kkot chaellinjiA short-video activity making hand movements like a blooming flower to Jisoo’s 꽃.A short-video activity making hand movements like a blooming flower to Jisoo’s 꽃.
- 꽃보직kkotbojikCore post or easy, comfortable postA metaphor for an important, central post or a comfortable post with little work.
- 꽃청춘kkotcheongchunShort for ‘꽃보다 청춘’.Short for tvN's ‘꽃보다 청춘’, a variety show following guests on their travels.
- 꽃할배kkothalbaeShort for ‘꽃보다 할배’.Short for tvN's ‘꽃보다 할배’, a variety show where veteran actors travel abroad together.
- 꽃캉스kkotkangseuA vacation spent viewing flowers.A vacation spent viewing flowers.
- 꽃남kkotnamThe drama title 꽃보다 남자, shortenedA shortened name for the drama 꽃보다 남자.
- 꽃오빠kkotoppaAn affectionate term for an older brother or older male acquaintance with beautiful, attractive looks, likened to a flower.An affectionate term for an older brother or older male acquaintance with beautiful, attractive looks, likened to a flower.
- 꾸안꾸kkuankkuEffortless-looking styleA stylish look that appears natural and does not show how much effort went into it.
- 꾸자사모kkujasamoShort for ‘꾸준히 자산을 사서 모으자’ (let’s steadily buy and accumulate assets): a strategy of regular asset purchases and medium-to-long-term holding, or a person doing so.Short for ‘꾸준히 자산을 사서 모으자’ (let’s steadily buy and accumulate assets): a strategy of regular asset purchases and medium-to-long-term holding, or a person doing so.
- 꾸꾸꾸kkukkukkuAn elaborate, carefully styled fashion look.An elaborate, carefully styled fashion look.
- 꿀보직kkulbojikA position considered easy or less risky compared with other assignments.A position considered easy or less risky compared with other assignments.
- 꿀대진kkuldaejinA favorable matchup or group draw in a sports tournament.A favorable matchup or group draw in a sports tournament.
- 꿀강kkulgangA college course considered relatively easy to earn a good grade in.A college course considered relatively easy to earn a good grade in.
- 꿀근무지kkulgeunmujiA metaphor for a workplace considered easier to work at than others.A metaphor for a workplace considered easier to work at than others.
- 꿀잼kkuljaemReally entertainingAn expression meaning that something is very fun or entertaining.
- 꿀잠템kkuljamtemAn item designed to help one fall asleep comfortably and soundly.An item designed to help one fall asleep comfortably and soundly.
- 꿀조합kkuljohapA delicious combinationA combination of foods or menu items that taste especially good together, or a recipe using that combination.
- 꿀노잼kkulnojaemA strangely appealing quality that keeps you watching even though it is not particularly funny.A strangely appealing quality that keeps you watching even though it is not particularly funny.
- 꿀빨다kkulppaldaA casual way to say one is getting by or working comfortably without much difficulty.A casual way to say one is getting by or working comfortably without much difficulty.
- 꿀팁kkultipA useful tipAn especially useful piece of advice, information, or know-how.
- 꾸러기 룩kkureogi rukAn outfit with a lively, active, mischievous feel.An outfit with a lively, active, mischievous feel.
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