Korean slang & trends · 53
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- 마술병masulbyeongMilitary magicianA soldier assigned to entertain troops with magic shows.
- 맞밥matbapA married couple sharing meal preparation.A married couple sharing meal preparation.
- 말차코어matchacoreMatcha-inspired styleA trend that extends an interest in matcha drinks and desserts to using matcha-green colors in clothes and accessories.
- 맞춤아기matchumagiProposed genetically customized babyAn expression for a baby in a future proposal in which desired genetic traits would be selected.
- 맞살림matsalrimSharing housework as a coupleA term for a married couple sharing household work.
- 맛세권matsegwonAn area with conveniently nearby well-known restaurants or similar dining options.An area with conveniently nearby well-known restaurants or similar dining options.
- 마우스포테이토mauseupoteitoSomeone who spends most of their time at home absorbed in online content such as computer games or chatting.Someone who spends most of their time at home absorbed in online content such as computer games or chatting.
- 마우스포테이토족mauseupoteitojokHomebound computer-and-snack enthusiastsPeople absorbed in computer use at home while eating potato chips and similar snacks.
- 마우스품mauseupumOnline searching as legworkA metaphor comparing the effort of clicking and searching on a computer to physical legwork.
- 엠비스찬MBTIstianAn MBTI true believerA term for someone who believes in MBTI as firmly as if it were a religion.
- 밀키트meal kitA meal kitA package of prepared ingredients, seasonings, and a recipe for the buyer to cook at home.
- 메가곱빼기megagopppaegiTwo or three bowls’ worth in one servingA large serving containing the equivalent of two or three bowls of food in one bowl.
- 메이비족meibijokPeople who find it difficult to make choices or state their opinions firmly.People who find it difficult to make choices or state their opinions firmly.
- 멤버놀이membeonoliOnline celebrity role-playOnline play in which people take the roles of favorite celebrities and imitate their speech or behavior.
- 밈memeAn internet memeA phrase, image, video, action, or other item that spreads as an internet trend, from the English word “meme.”
- 멘고멘고mengomengoA light, playful way of saying sorry.A light, playful way of saying sorry.
- 멘탈데믹mentaldemikThe epidemic-like spread of emotional distress such as anxiety and depression as an infectious disease crisis continues.The epidemic-like spread of emotional distress such as anxiety and depression as an infectious disease crisis continues.
- 메뉴판남menyupannamA man with extensive food knowledge, likened to a menu.A man with extensive food knowledge, likened to a menu.
- 머추리얼리즘meochurieolrijeumMiddle-aged quality-of-life pursuitsA tendency among middle-aged people to devote time and care to improving their quality of life.
- 머글meogeulA fandom term for members of the general public who are not fans of a particular idol or field.A fandom term for members of the general public who are not fans of a particular idol or field.
- 머글킹meogeulkingAn entertainer who draws in people who were not already fans.An entertainer who draws in people who were not already fans.
- 먹부림meokburimShowing off an appetiteBehavior that shows someone's enthusiasm for eating. Some explanations also include sharing or showing off food.
- 먹부심meokbusimPride in eating well or knowing a great deal about food.Pride in eating well or knowing a great deal about food.
- 먹짱meokjjangAn affectionate term for someone who eats well or eats heartily and enjoyably.An affectionate term for someone who eats well or eats heartily and enjoyably.
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