Korean slang, explained in English · 98
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- 막나귀mangnagwiThe feeling of not wanting to bother going out when it is actually time to leave for plans or an outing.The feeling of not wanting to bother going out when it is actually time to leave for plans or an outing.
- 망고주스 밈mango juice memeThe mango-juice memeA meme that grew out of a prank testing whether an idol would trust a fan's words and act on them.
- 많관부mangwanbuA request for plenty of interest or attention, added when introducing news, a work, or similar things.A request for plenty of interest or attention, added when introducing news, a work, or similar things.
- 만찢남manjjinnamA man who looks straight out of a comicA man described as so good-looking that he seems to have stepped out of a comic book.
- 만찢녀manjjinnyeoA woman who looks straight out of a comicA woman described as so good-looking that she seems to have stepped out of a comic book.
- 마눌느님manulneunimAn affectionate, honorific way to refer to one’s wife with respect or love.An affectionate, honorific way to refer to one’s wife with respect or love.
- 마피mapiA situation, or the price difference, in which an apartment presale right or similar asset trades below its original sale price, producing a negative premium.A situation, or the price difference, in which an apartment presale right or similar asset trades below its original sale price, producing a negative premium.
- 마라탕후루maratanghuruA challenge making shooting-like hand gestures to a song about malatang and tanghulu.A challenge making shooting-like hand gestures to a song about malatang and tanghulu.
- 말잇못marinmotA short expression of being unable to continue speaking in a surprising or absurd situation.A short expression of being unable to continue speaking in a surprising or absurd situation.
- 마린룩marinrukNautical fashionClothing with a nautical theme using blue-and-white stripes or yacht and anchor patterns.
- 마리텔maritelShort for ‘마이 리틀 텔레비전’.Short for MBC's ‘마이 리틀 텔레비전’, a variety show with individual broadcasts by its guests.
- 마상masangThat hurt my feelingsAn expression meaning that someone's feelings have been hurt.
- 마세권masegwonAn area with convenient access to restaurants serving mala food.An area with convenient access to restaurants serving mala food.
- 마스컨 키maseukeon kiElectric-train start/stop keyA key used to start or shut off an electric train.
- 마스크 키핑족maseukeu kipingjokPeople who keep wearing masks after mask requirements have eased.People who keep wearing masks after mask requirements have eased.
- 마스크네maseukeuneA term for acne caused by wearing a mask.A term for acne caused by wearing a mask.
- 마스크프루프maseukeupeurupeuMakeup that resists transferring or breaking down while wearing a mask, or that quality.Makeup that resists transferring or breaking down while wearing a mask, or that quality.
- 마싸massaSomeone who lives by their own standards without being tied to the distinction between social insiders and outsiders.Someone who lives by their own standards without being tied to the distinction between social insiders and outsiders.
- 마술병masulbyeongMilitary magicianA soldier assigned to entertain troops with magic shows.
- 맞밥matbapA married couple sharing meal preparation.A married couple sharing meal preparation.
- 말차코어matchacoreMatcha-inspired styleA trend that extends an interest in matcha drinks and desserts to using matcha-green colors in clothes and accessories.
- 맞춤아기matchumagiProposed genetically customized babyAn expression for a baby in a future proposal in which desired genetic traits would be selected.
- 맛잘알matjaralSomeone who knows good flavors and food well.Someone who knows good flavors and food well.
- 맛저matjeoEnjoy your dinnerShort for 맛있는 저녁 드세요, a greeting offered before dinner.
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