Korean slang, explained in English · 96

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• LTVLTVThe ratio of a mortgage amount to the value of the home.The ratio of a mortgage amount to the value of the home.
• 럭키비키lucky VickyFinding your good luck in a setbackAn expression for finding the bright side of an unpleasant situation and treating yourself as lucky.
• M&AMergers and acquisitionsAn abbreviation for acquiring another company’s management control or combining companies.
• 마침내machimnaeA word meaning something awaited has finally happened, also used in memes adapting a line from ‘헤어질 결심’ (Decision to Leave).A word meaning something awaited has finally happened, also used in memes adapting a line from ‘헤어질 결심’ (Decision to Leave).
• 마덕madeokAn enthusiastic fan of food containing mala spices.An enthusiastic fan of food containing mala spices.
• 마던트madeonteuA mother who takes classes or studies for self-development.A mother who takes classes or studies for self-development.
• 맛없없madeopeopAn expression saying a combination of delicious ingredients cannot possibly taste bad.An expression saying a combination of delicious ingredients cannot possibly taste bad.
• 마돈나madonnaThe person who stays until the end of a gathering and pays the bill.The person who stays until the end of a gathering and pays the bill.
• 매드무비maedeumubiA fan-edited video montageAn edited video adding music or effects to existing game, animation, comic, or similar footage.
• 매거진카페maegeojinkapeA magazine-reading cafeA cafe stocked with magazines for customers to read over drinks.
• 맥덕maekdeokSomeone who loves beer deeply or knows a lot about it.Someone who loves beer deeply or knows a lot about it.
• 맥가이버주의maekgaibeojuuiWeapon-free “MacGyver” pacifismPacifism avoiding weapons such as knives or guns.
• 맥잡maekjapLow-paid job with poor prospectsAn English-language term for a low-paid job with poor prospects.
• 매끈매끈하다maekkeunmaekkeunhadaSmooth, smoothA repetitive meme that spread from a video teaching Korean adjectives through rhythm and choreography.
• 맥날maeknalA shortened name for the hamburger chain McDonald's.A shortened name for the hamburger chain McDonald's.
• 맥세권maeksegwonAn area served by a particular hamburger company’s delivery service, likened to a station’s catchment area.An area served by a particular hamburger company’s delivery service, likened to a station’s catchment area.
• 맥시멀리즘maeksimeollijeumA tendency to pursue things that are large and plentiful. The source article mentions it as one mode of cultural consumption.A tendency to pursue things that are large and plentiful. The source article mentions it as one mode of cultural consumption.
• 맥월드maekwoldeuGlobal fast-food cultureThe fast-food culture spread worldwide by McDonald’s.
• 매너 어깨maeneo eokkaeA shoulder considerately offered for someone to lean on or use for support.A shoulder considerately offered for someone to lean on or use for support.
• 매너손maeneosonA considerate hand gesture that avoids unnecessary contact with another person’s body or otherwise shows respect.A considerate hand gesture that avoids unnecessary contact with another person’s body or otherwise shows respect.
• 매니maeniMale domestic care workerA coined term for a male domestic care worker.
• 맨지니어maenjinieoMagician and engineerSomeone who works as both a magician and an engineer.
• 맵티즌maeptijeunA map-contributing netizenA netizen who marks and shares experiences, interests, or other information on online maps.
• 매스클루시비티maeseukeulrusibitiHigh-priced customization for a fewA consumption trend of custom-producing expensive products for a small number of consumers.

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