Korean slang & trends · 36
Discover what Korean expressions mean, how they are used, and what their sources actually establish.
2352 English translations · Awaiting review
Search in Korean or English. Dates in the dictionary refer to verified sources, rather than live popularity rankings.
- 흥사위heungsawiA word proposed to replace 세리머니 for a celebratory display of joy.A word proposed to replace 세리머니 for a celebratory display of joy.
- 힙레himneA term for dance combining hip-hop and ballet. It attracted attention as a challenge using Mark’s song ‘1999.’A term for dance combining hip-hop and ballet. It attracted attention as a challenge using Mark’s song ‘1999.’
- 힙하다hiphadaTo be stylish or distinctive.To be stylish or distinctive.
- 힙화점hiphwajeomA department store with restaurants, curated shops, and experience spaces appealing to younger consumers.A department store with restaurants, curated shops, and experience spaces appealing to younger consumers.
- 힙사사돈hipsasadonThe name of a challenge repeating expressions and moves matching lyrics from 노아주다’s song ‘힙합보단 사랑, 사랑보단 돈.’The name of a challenge repeating expressions and moves matching lyrics from 노아주다’s song ‘힙합보단 사랑, 사랑보단 돈.’
- 힙스티지hipseutijiA term for mid-to-high-priced brands or products pursuing distinctive value rather than mainstream trends.A term for mid-to-high-priced brands or products pursuing distinctive value rather than mainstream trends.
- 힙트래디션hipteuraedisyeonA trend of enjoying and consuming traditional culture as stylish by reinterpreting it with a contemporary sensibility.A trend of enjoying and consuming traditional culture as stylish by reinterpreting it with a contemporary sensibility.
- 히트플레이션hiteupeulleisyeonHeat waves reducing crop yields and pushing up grain and other food prices.Heat waves reducing crop yields and pushing up grain and other food prices.
- 호드백hodeubaekA favorable reaction or evaluation from someone. The source article uses it for reactions to perfume.A favorable reaction or evaluation from someone. The source article uses it for reactions to perfume.
- 회전문 관객hoejeonmun gwangaekSomeone who repeatedly attends the same performance.Someone who repeatedly attends the same performance.
- 회사인간hoesainganPerson sacrificing self and family for workA metaphor for someone who puts the company ahead of themselves or family and makes sacrifices for it.
- 회슬라hoeseullaA nickname comparing a frequently repriced car brand to raw fish sold at market price.A nickname comparing a frequently repriced car brand to raw fish sold at market price.
- 회식폰hoesikponA figurative term for a phone so profitable for the seller that selling one could pay for a staff dinner.A figurative term for a phone so profitable for the seller that selling one could pay for a staff dinner.
- 회의주의자hoeuijuuijaA mocking term for a boss who gathers people for trivial matters or frequently holds long, empty meetings.A mocking term for a boss who gathers people for trivial matters or frequently holds long, empty meetings.
- 홀드holdeuLead-preserving relief-pitching statisticA baseball statistic credited when a middle-relief pitcher preserves the team’s lead before handing over to the next pitcher.
- 홀리몰리 과카몰리hollimolli gwakamolliA humorous expression of surprise or admiration.A humorous expression of surprise or admiration.
- 홈브루hombeuruHomebrewing or homebrewed beerMaking and enjoying beer at home, or the beer made that way.
- 홈카페home cafeA cafe experience at homeA space at home arranged like a cafe, or the practice of making and enjoying coffee at home.
- 홈쿡home cookCooking at homePreparing food yourself at home.
- 홈캉스homecanceA vacation at homeSpending your vacation at home.
- 홈캠핑homkaempingEnjoying the atmosphere and activities of camping at home instead of going out to the countryside.Enjoying the atmosphere and activities of camping at home instead of going out to the countryside.
- 홈코노미homkonomiConsumption and economic activity centered on people spending leisure time at home.Consumption and economic activity centered on people spending leisure time at home.
- 홈쿠킹족homkukingjokPeople who cook and eat meals at home with their families.People who cook and eat meals at home with their families.
- 홈마카세hommakaseA term for omakase enjoyed at home.A term for omakase enjoyed at home.
No matching words. Try another Korean spelling, Latin spelling, or English phrase.
Read Korean examples alongside their English translations. Original sources and remaining uncertainty are kept with each entry. How to read an entry →