Korean slang & trends · 54
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- 먹크러시meokkeureosiCharm that captivates others through eating, or a person with that charm.Charm that captivates others through eating, or a person with that charm.
- 먹슬림meokseulrimAn approach to losing weight while eating meals rather than skipping them.An approach to losing weight while eating meals rather than skipping them.
- 멀티 페르소나meolti pereusonaThe tendency of people today to show different identities or sides of themselves depending on the situation or setting, such as work, home, or online.The tendency of people today to show different identities or sides of themselves depending on the situation or setting, such as work, home, or online.
- 멀티딥meoltidipRepeated economic dipsA prolonged downturn in which the economy repeatedly appears to recover and then contracts again.
- 멈춰meomchwoAn internet meme exaggerating the shout to stop an unwanted situation.An internet meme exaggerating the shout to stop an unwanted situation.
- 머메이드코어meomeideukoeoA fashion style inspired by mermaid scales, fins, seashells, and similar elements.A fashion style inspired by mermaid scales, fins, seashells, and similar elements.
- 먼치킨meonchikinA character in fantasy or similar works who is overwhelmingly strong or excels in many abilities.A character in fantasy or similar works who is overwhelmingly strong or excels in many abilities.
- 멍청비용meongcheongbiyongA self-deprecating term for extra costs caused by failing to check information beforehand or making a poor judgment.A self-deprecating term for extra costs caused by failing to check information beforehand or making a poor judgment.
- 머니러시meonireosiA trend of seeking higher income through investments, side jobs, and other means.A trend of seeking higher income through investments, side jobs, and other means.
- 머선129meoseon129A humorous spelling of ‘무슨 일이고’ (What’s going on?), expressing surprise and similar reactions.A humorous spelling of ‘무슨 일이고’ (What’s going on?), expressing surprise and similar reactions.
- 머슬녀meoseulnyeoA woman who has built muscle through strength training.A woman who has built muscle through strength training.
- 머쓱타드meosseuktadeuA humorous way to express feeling awkward or embarrassed.A humorous way to express feeling awkward or embarrassed.
- 메르스 불황mereuseu bulhwangA slowdown in economic activity caused by reduced outings, spending, and similar behavior during the MERS outbreak.A slowdown in economic activity caused by reduced outings, spending, and similar behavior during the MERS outbreak.
- 메시 걸mesi geolA style and attitude that makes an appealing look out of imperfectly put-together features, such as messy hair and smudged makeup.A style and attitude that makes an appealing look out of imperfectly put-together features, such as messy hair and smudged makeup.
- 메시캡mesikaepSummer cap with a mesh backA summer cap with a mesh back for ventilation.
- 메신저 증후군mesinjeo jeunghugunStress from excessive use or checking of messaging servicesA state of stress from excessive use or constant checking of messaging services.
- 메타 사피엔스meta sapienseuPeople creating another self in virtual space to pursue a life different from reality.People creating another self in virtual space to pursue a life different from reality.
- 메타버스metabeoseuA three-dimensional virtual world where social, economic, and cultural activities occur as in real life.A three-dimensional virtual world where social, economic, and cultural activities occur as in real life.
- 메타버시안metabeosianA term for someone participating in a virtual world.A term for someone participating in a virtual world.
- 메탈포토metalpotoPhotograph on a metal plateA photograph etched or printed on a metal plate, such as copper, rather than paper.
- 메타노믹스metanomikseuThe combination of metaverse-based virtual economic activity and the real economy.The combination of metaverse-based virtual economic activity and the real economy.
- 멧챠 카멜레온metchya kamelleonA game hiding a character colored to match its surroundings, or a real-world activity imitating it.A game hiding a character colored to match its surroundings, or a real-world activity imitating it.
- 메트로 타이핑meteuro taipingA typing game choosing a subway line, entering station names in order, and competing for records.A typing game choosing a subway line, entering station names in order, and competing for records.
- 메뚜기 인턴mettugi inteonAn internship-hopping internA grasshopper metaphor for an intern who leaves midway or moves in search of a better internship.
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