Korean slang, explained in English · 97
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- 매스티지maeseutijiAffordable luxury goods popular with a relatively broad range of consumers.Affordable luxury goods popular with a relatively broad range of consumers.
- 매완얼maewaneolThe idea that an attractive face makes even ordinary clothes or hairstyles look stylish.The idea that an attractive face makes even ordinary clothes or hairstyles look stylish.
- 마그네틱 챌린지mageunetik chaellinjiA dance game following signature choreography to the chorus of ILLIT’s Magnetic.A dance game following signature choreography to the chorus of ILLIT’s Magnetic.
- 마이크로블로그maikeurobeulrogeuAn online service or space for communicating with others through short posts.An online service or space for communicating with others through short posts.
- 마이크로시프팅maikeurosipeutingA way of working that divides a day’s work hours into several small blocks.A way of working that divides a day’s work hours into several small blocks.
- 마일즈mailjeuLaser-based simulated combat trainingThe English abbreviation for a system simulating combat training with laser equipment.
- 마이너스 이 교시maineoseu i gyosiClass two periods before first periodA supplementary class held two periods before the first regular lesson.
- 막콘makconThe final concert dateThe last concert in a run that takes place over several days.
- 마켓테인먼트maketteinmeonteuShopping as entertainmentShopping in a fun way, as if enjoying entertainment.
- 마크makeuA shortened name for the game Minecraft.A shortened name for the game Minecraft.
- 막문makmunA text sent to a random unknown numberA mobile text message sent to an unfamiliar number chosen at random.
- 막페인makpeinMakgeolli with carbonation like champagne.Makgeolli with carbonation like champagne.
- 말벅지malbeokjiA figurative term for firm, muscular thighs resembling a horse’s legs.A figurative term for firm, muscular thighs resembling a horse’s legs.
- 맑눈광malgnungwangShort for ‘맑은 눈의 광인’ (a clear-eyed madperson). Used as a meme for fictional characters, variety-show participants, and others.Short for ‘맑은 눈의 광인’ (a clear-eyed madperson). Used as a meme for fictional characters, variety-show participants, and others.
- 만렙mallepThe highest levelThe highest level available in a game, also used to describe top-level ability in another field.
- 말팅maltingVoice chattingChatting by voice rather than typing on a keyboard.
- 맘 마케팅mam maketingMarketing to young mothersMarketing that mainly promotes products to young mothers.
- 맘고리즘mamgorijeumA metaphor for childcare falling mainly to women and care work recurring throughout their lives.A metaphor for childcare falling mainly to women and care work recurring throughout their lives.
- 맘조어mamjoeoNew expressions used among mothers, mainly in online parenting communities.New expressions used among mothers, mainly in online parenting communities.
- 맘플루언서mampeulrueonseoA mother who influences people interested in parenting or lifestyle information by sharing it online.A mother who influences people interested in parenting or lifestyle information by sharing it online.
- 맘스 오피스mamseu opiseuA homemaker’s small home officeA small workspace in a kitchen corner or similar spot for a homemaker working from home.
- 맘시생mamsisaengA homemaker raising children who is preparing for civil-service exams.A homemaker raising children who is preparing for civil-service exams.
- 만반잘부manbanjalbuNice to meet you—let's get alongAn abbreviation of 만나서 반가워, 잘 부탁해, a greeting used when meeting someone for the first time.
- 망각력manggakryeokAbility to forget what should be forgottenThe ability to easily forget things that should be forgotten.
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