Korean slang & trends · 57
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- 몹 와이프 코어mop waipeu koeoA bold, extravagant fashion style drawing on the image of a mafia boss’s wife.A bold, extravagant fashion style drawing on the image of a mafia boss’s wife.
- 모파라치moparachiReporting illegal credit-card member recruitment for a reward, or someone who does so.Reporting illegal credit-card member recruitment for a reward, or someone who does so.
- 모핑mopingImage morphingA computer imaging technique changing one image or appearance into another.
- 모라토리엄moratorieomDebt repayment moratoriumA measure postponing repayment for a period when a country or other borrower cannot readily repay its debt.
- 모르겠고 일단 행복해지는 춤moreugetgo ildan haengbokhaejineun chumA short-video dance activity showing unpretentious movement to the rhythm of I’m Yours.A short-video dance activity showing unpretentious movement to the rhythm of I’m Yours.
- 모루밍족morumingjokPeople who inspect a product in a store and then buy it on a mobile device.People who inspect a product in a store and then buy it on a mobile device.
- 모시모시mosimosiThe name of a short-video challenge in which people sing along or dance to a song by Japanese creator Sasane.The name of a short-video challenge in which people sing along or dance to a song by Japanese creator Sasane.
- 못해솔로motaesolloTired of being singleSomeone expressing a desire to date because they no longer want to be alone.
- 모터코어moteokoeoA style bringing elements of motorsport racing suits and team uniforms into everyday fashion.A style bringing elements of motorsport racing suits and team uniforms into everyday fashion.
- 모티켓motiketEtiquette to observe when using mobile devices such as cell phones.Etiquette to observe when using mobile devices such as cell phones.
- 무브병mubeubyeongA disease metaphor for being absorbed in the song ‘Move’ and imitating its dance or expressions.A disease metaphor for being absorbed in the song ‘Move’ and imitating its dance or expressions.
- 무빙 바스켓볼mubing baseuketbolBasketball with a moving human hoopA basketball variation where one player serves as the hoop and can move around.
- 무두절mudujeolA playful term for a day when the boss is away on a business trip or vacation, allowing people to work relatively freely.A playful term for a day when the boss is away on a business trip or vacation, allowing people to work relatively freely.
- 무해력muhaeryeokThe comfort of harmless cutenessThe charm and comfort of something small, cute, and innocent that feels gentle rather than harmful or overstimulating.
- 무인경제muingyeongjeAn economic system using AI, robots, and similar technologies in production, distribution, and consumption to reduce direct human labor or contact.An economic system using AI, robots, and similar technologies in production, distribution, and consumption to reduce direct human labor or contact.
- 무지출mujichulA no-spend daySpending no money, as in a no-spend challenge that aims to avoid even a tiny purchase for the day.
- 무지개꿀mujigaekkulLayered “rainbow” honeyHoney from flowers of different seasons layered together to offer varied flavors and aromas.
- 무지컬mujikeolA playful term for someone lacking both physical ability and situational judgment.A playful term for someone lacking both physical ability and situational judgment.
- 무직휴급자mujikhyugeupjaAn employee who is unable to work and receives no salary.An employee who is unable to work and receives no salary.
- 무중력춤mujungryeokchumA gravity-defying dance illusionA dance emphasizing leaning or swaying movements as if the body were unaffected by gravity.
- 물벨트mulbelteuWater-protection development zoneAn area where development is restricted to prevent water pollution.
- 물음표 살인마muleumpyo salinmaAn exaggerated term for someone who exhausts others by asking too many questions.An exaggerated term for someone who exhausts others by asking too many questions.
- 물결펌mulgyeolpeomA soft, rippling permA perm with soft waves resembling ripples.
- 물깔창mulkkalchangWater-filled shoe insoleA shoe insole filled with water.
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