Korean slang & trends · 11
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- 부메랑효과bumeranghyogwaOverseas production returning as competitionA phenomenon in which aid or investment abroad increases local production and those products return to compete with the donor country’s industry.
- 붐감bumgamFeeling of an approaching boomA feeling that something seems about to flourish suddenly or become lively.
- 붐팔라 인트로 챌린지bumpalla inteuro chaellinjiA game imitating a song intro in which one person dances expressionlessly while others appear to meditate.A game imitating a song intro in which one person dances expressionlessly while others appear to meditate.
- 분초사회bunchosahoeA social tendency to view time as a vital resource and prioritize efficiency down to minutes and seconds.A social tendency to view time as a vital resource and prioritize efficiency down to minutes and seconds.
- 붕붕드링크bungbungdeuringkeuA name used for a mixed drink high in caffeine, made by combining energy drinks and similar beverages.A name used for a mixed drink high in caffeine, made by combining energy drinks and similar beverages.
- 분노 미끼bunno mikkiOnline content deliberately provoking anger or displeasure to attract clicks and comments.Online content deliberately provoking anger or displeasure to attract clicks and comments.
- 분사bunsaEmployee-led business spin-offThe separation of an existing business or company into an independent company by its executives or employees.
- 뷔페족bwipejokStore-sample meal huntersA figurative name for people who make a meal by visiting successive sampling stations in department stores or discount stores.
- 벽면갤러리byeokmyeongaelreoriBuilding wall used as a galleryA building wall arranged for displaying paintings or similar works.
- 별잠byeoljamSleep under starlight at a campsiteA figurative expression for sleeping under starlight at a campsite.
- 별점세대byeoljeomsedaeA horoscope-following generationA generation that believes and follows fortunes based on personal zodiac signs.
- 별사람byeolsaramStargazing enthusiastSomeone who enjoys observing stars or taking part in star-related activities.
- 별따기byeolttagiExtremely difficult achievementA metaphor for something being extremely difficult to obtain or achieve.
- 병원에 가보기로 했어요byeongwone gabogiro haesseoyoI've decided to go to the hospitalA meme that figuratively describes going to a concert or another fan event to see a favorite artist.
- 볕멍byeonmeongAn expression for zoning out while feeling the sunlight.An expression for zoning out while feeling the sunlight.
- 벼룩책byeorukchaekA miniature bookA figurative name for a very small book.
- 뷰로byuroDesk with drawersA desk with drawers.
- 뷰티스트byutiseuteuAn expert in makeup or skincare.An expert in makeup or skincare.
- 차애chaaeYour second-favorite group memberThe idol group member you like second-most, after your favorite.
- 책차방chaekchabangA book-and-tea spaceA space arranged for reading books while drinking tea.
- 챗지피팅chaetjipitingAn expression for seeking information by asking ChatGPT questions and receiving answers.An expression for seeking information by asking ChatGPT questions and receiving answers.
- 착시샷chaksisyatA photo that looks different from reality because of the viewing angle or arrangement.A photo that looks different from reality because of the viewing angle or arrangement.
- 찰나족chalnajokPeople who connect to networks anytime and anywhere and adapt quickly to changes in the digital environment.People who connect to networks anytime and anywhere and adapt quickly to changes in the digital environment.
- 참스피chamseupiA metaphor comparing secondhand canned-tuna price levels to a stock index.A metaphor comparing secondhand canned-tuna price levels to a stock index.
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