Korean slang & trends · 38
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- 환경호르몬hwangyeonghoreumonHormone-disrupting external substancesA collective term for external substances that interfere with or disrupt the action of hormones in the body.
- 환경패션hwangyeongpaesyeonFashion made from recycled materialsClothes or accessories made from recycled materials.
- 환승 이직hwanseung ijikPreparing for a new job while employed and moving to it immediately after leaving the current one.Preparing for a new job while employed and moving to it immediately after leaving the current one.
- 환테크hwantekeuA financial strategy buying and selling foreign currency in expectation of gains from exchange-rate changes.A financial strategy buying and selling foreign currency in expectation of gains from exchange-rate changes.
- 화석선배hwaseokseonbaeA metaphor for an older student who stays in school for years, postponing graduation for reasons such as job hunting.A metaphor for an older student who stays in school for years, postponing graduation for reasons such as job hunting.
- 홧김 비용hwatgim biyongMoney spent impulsively in response to anger.Money spent impulsively in response to anger.
- 휘게 라이프hwige raipeuA lifestyle enjoying simple leisure in a comfortable, cozy atmosphere.A lifestyle enjoying simple leisure in a comfortable, cozy atmosphere.
- 혈압 야구hyeolap yaguA closely contested baseball game that keeps viewers tense.A closely contested baseball game that keeps viewers tense.
- 혈중 마라 농도hyeoljung mara nongdoA blood-alcohol-level metaphor for eating lots of mala food or wanting it regularly.A blood-alcohol-level metaphor for eating lots of mala food or wanting it regularly.
- 현금 챌린지hyeongeum chaellinjiA spending-management practice of setting budgets by period and purpose and living on cash.A spending-management practice of setting budgets by period and purpose and living on cash.
- 현실 소름hyeonsil soreumAn expression of being so surprised by an unexpected event or scene that one actually gets goosebumps.An expression of being so surprised by an unexpected event or scene that one actually gets goosebumps.
- 효과툰hyogwatunA comic that adds sound or moving-image effects to make scenes feel vivid.A comic that adds sound or moving-image effects to make scenes feel vivid.
- 휴먼터치hyumeonteochiSincere human care and attention that can be felt even in environments using remote technology.Sincere human care and attention that can be felt even in environments using remote technology.
- 휴테크hyutekeuUsing rest and leisure for self-development or to cultivate creativity.Using rest and leisure for self-development or to cultivate creativity.
- 이븐하게ibeunhageAn expression meaning evenly or uniformly, imitating the manner of speaking of a cooking-show judge.An expression meaning evenly or uniformly, imitating the manner of speaking of a cooking-show judge.
- 이브닝 로그ibeuning rogeuA writing practice of sorting out unfinished tasks or emotions as the day comes to a close.A writing practice of sorting out unfinished tasks or emotions as the day comes to a close.
- 이불킥ibulkikCringing at your own memoriesRemembering something embarrassing you said or did and wanting to kick the blankets in embarrassment.
- 이대로idaeroSatirical crisis-era toastA phrase used instead of a toast, satirizing wealthy people who actually benefited from the foreign-exchange crisis.
- 이거 제 이모지야igeo je imojiyaA popular phrase imitating the way someone introduces an emoji or expression representing them.A popular phrase imitating the way someone introduces an emoji or expression representing them.
- 이건 첫 번째 레슨igeon cheot beonjjae lessonThis is the first lessonA meme framing a small resolution or piece of advice as a grand lesson.
- 이혼앤비혼ihonaenbihonA wordplay phrase used when parodying A2O LITE’s intro dance.A wordplay phrase used when parodying A2O LITE’s intro dance.
- 이지까까ijikkakkaAn expression meaning a task or situation is light and easy.An expression meaning a task or situation is light and easy.
- 이지룩ijirukLoose, comfortable fashionLoose clothing that does not constrict the body and gives a comfortable impression.
- 이케아 세대ikea sedaeA generation whose unstable employment makes planning the future difficult despite high education and substantial experience.A generation whose unstable employment makes planning the future difficult despite high education and substantial experience.
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