Korean slang & trends · 47
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- 컬러홀릭keolreoholrikIntense interest in colorsA tendency to take a very strong interest in colors and the atmosphere or individuality they create.
- 컬러링keolreoringA service that replaces the sound a caller hears while waiting to connect with music or a sound effect, or that sound itself.A service that replaces the sound a caller hears while waiting to connect with music or a sound effect, or that sound itself.
- 컴퓨터 마인드keompyuteo maindeuInformation-age mindsetAn information-age way of thinking that actively uses information and knowledge and seeks new possibilities.
- 커뮤니티 가드너keomyuniti gadeuneoOnline community service plannerA person planning and managing services to keep an online community active.
- 컨벤션 산업keonbensyeon saneopConvention industryAn industry earning revenue by attracting and operating international conferences or large events.
- 커넥티즌keonektijeunSomeone who handles many parts of daily life, including work and leisure, through a mobile phone’s internet connection.Someone who handles many parts of daily life, including work and leisure, through a mobile phone’s internet connection.
- 컨셉친keonseppchinA tendency to connect through enjoying content with the same concept or fictional universe, or a friend in such a relationship.A tendency to connect through enjoying content with the same concept or fictional universe, or a friend in such a relationship.
- 컨슈머토피아keonsyumeotopiaAn economic system where consumer demands determine market conditions and operations.An economic system where consumer demands determine market conditions and operations.
- 컨슈니어keonsyunieoA consumer who carefully examines a product’s ingredients and quality with near-expert knowledge.A consumer who carefully examines a product’s ingredients and quality with near-expert knowledge.
- 컨트롤 아티스트keonteurol atiseuteuPraise for a pitcher who places the ball precisely where intended.Praise for a pitcher who places the ball precisely where intended.
- 커플데이keopeuldeiFebruary 22 Couples’ DayA nickname for February 22 as a day for couples, inspired by its repeated twos.
- 커플룩keopeulrukMatching outfits, shoes, accessories, or other items to look like a pair.Matching outfits, shoes, accessories, or other items to look like a pair.
- 커피 배징keopi baejingRecording one’s arrival at the office, staying briefly for coffee or similar activities, then returning home to work remotely.Recording one’s arrival at the office, staying briefly for coffee or similar activities, then returning home to work remotely.
- 커피당keopidangA small gathering that discusses political or social issues over coffee.A small gathering that discusses political or social issues over coffee.
- 커피카세keopikaseA way of experiencing a variety of coffees in sequence.A way of experiencing a variety of coffees in sequence.
- 커리어 쿠셔닝keorieo kusyeoningPreparing for one’s next career step while employed by updating resumes, networks, skills, and similar resources against job insecurity.Preparing for one’s next career step while employed by updating resumes, networks, skills, and similar resources against job insecurity.
- 커터칼퇴keoteo kaltoeLeaving as early as office expectations allowLeaving work as early as possible while gauging others' reactions, even when leaving exactly on time is not possible.
- 커엽다keoyeopdaAn altered spelling of ‘귀엽다’ (cute), using visually similar letter shapes.An altered spelling of ‘귀엽다’ (cute), using visually similar letter shapes.
- 케렌시아kerensiaA space to rest alone without interruption and find comfort.A space to rest alone without interruption and find comfort.
- 클라우드 소비keullaudeu sobiConsumption through connected services for sharing, renting, or subscribing rather than directly owning goods or spaces.Consumption through connected services for sharing, renting, or subscribing rather than directly owning goods or spaces.
- 클릭코노미keullikkonomiAn economy built around easy online ordering and fast delivery.An economy built around easy online ordering and fast delivery.
- 클린 걸keullin geolA beauty style emphasizing glowing skin, an even complexion, and a clean, polished image.A beauty style emphasizing glowing skin, an even complexion, and a clean, polished image.
- 클린뷰티keullinbyutiA beauty and consumer trend considering cosmetic ingredients together with environmental and ethical values.A beauty and consumer trend considering cosmetic ingredients together with environmental and ethical values.
- 클럽룩keulreoprukComfortable club-dancing clothesClothes suited to dancing comfortably in a club.
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