Korean slang & trends · 12
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- 차노을 해피chanoeul haepiA video in which a child introduces himself and sings about happiness, and the trend of covers of that song.A video in which a child introduces himself and sings about happiness, and the trend of covers of that song.
- 차원달라병chawondallabyeongA playful name for repeatedly dwelling on travel memories by saying foods and other experiences abroad are on a different level from those at home.A playful name for repeatedly dwelling on travel memories by saying foods and other experiences abroad are on a different level from those at home.
- 치팅데이cheat dayA cheat dayA planned day during a diet when someone eats foods they have been wanting.
- 체대옴므chedaeommeuA figurative term for a man who wears sportswear stylishly.A figurative term for a man who wears sportswear stylishly.
- 체인지족cheinjijokCouples with switched household rolesA label for couples where a husband takes on childcare and his wife supports the household after he loses his job.
- 철퇴 축구cheoltoe chukguA figurative term for soccer that combines solid defense with powerful counterattacks.A figurative term for soccer that combines solid defense with powerful counterattacks.
- 청계천족cheonggyecheonjokCheonggyecheon-area leisure goersPeople who enjoy meals, dates, walks, and similar activities around the restored Cheonggyecheon stream.
- 청량돌cheongryangdolAn idol with a bright, fresh image and refreshing charm.An idol with a bright, fresh image and refreshing charm.
- 청소만복래cheongsomanbokraeA phrase coined to mean that good fortune comes to a well-cleaned home.A phrase coined to mean that good fortune comes to a well-cleaned home.
- 청순 보스cheongsun boseuPraise for someone with an especially strong air of purity and freshness.Praise for someone with an especially strong air of purity and freshness.
- 첫눈 챌린지cheonnun chaellinjiA video activity following original choreography set to EXO’s 첫눈.A video activity following original choreography set to EXO’s 첫눈.
- 체온퇴직cheontoejikRetirement anxiety likened to body temperatureAn expression likening the retirement age workers feel they face to the human body temperature of 36.5 degrees.
- 체리피커cheripikeoA consumer who uses only the special benefits of credit cards, financial products, or similar offerings without making the underlying transactions.A consumer who uses only the special benefits of credit cards, financial products, or similar offerings without making the underlying transactions.
- 체리슈머cherisyumeoA consumer who uses discounts, group buying, and similar options to spend frugally with limited resources.A consumer who uses discounts, group buying, and similar options to spend frugally with limited resources.
- 츤데레cheundereA personality or person who appears curt or cold but is warm and caring underneath.A personality or person who appears curt or cold but is warm and caring underneath.
- 츤도쿠cheundokuA Japanese expression for someone who buys books, stacks them up, and does not read them.A Japanese expression for someone who buys books, stacks them up, and does not read them.
- 치즈포딩chijeupodingListening only to mellow musicListening only to music with a mellow atmosphere.
- 치크닉chikeunikA picnic enjoyed outdoors with chicken.A picnic enjoyed outdoors with chicken.
- 치킨각chikingakA situation where a game or broadcast seems likely to be entertaining enough to watch while eating chicken.A situation where a game or broadcast seems likely to be entertaining enough to watch while eating chicken.
- 칠 가이chill guyThe Chill Guy memeA meme using a laid-back-looking character to express a relaxed attitude in any situation.
- 칠포 세대chilpo sedaeYoung people said to give up seven things amid hardshipA young generation said to give up dating, marriage, childbirth, relationships, home ownership, employment, and hope because of financial hardship.
- 치맥지교chimaekjigyoFriendship shared over chicken and beer, or friends made that way.Friendship shared over chicken and beer, or friends made that way.
- 친구데이chingudeiJuly 9 event for young people’s rightsAn event name formerly used for July 9 with the aim of protecting young people’s rights.
- 친구느님chinguneunimA playful, honorific way to address a friend.A playful, honorific way to address a friend.
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