Korean slang & trends · 61

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• 네코노믹스nekonomikseuThe economic impact of a rise in cat ownership in Japan.The economic impact of a rise in cat ownership in Japan.
• 넥타이부대nektaibudaeWhite-collar salaried workersA metaphor for salaried office workers who wear neckties to work.
• 네네족nenejokYoung people in Italy who neither work nor study.Young people in Italy who neither work nor study.
• 너 인성 문제있어?neo inseong munjeisseoA question asking whether someone’s attitude or behavior has a problem, popularized through broadcasts and online content.A question asking whether someone’s attitude or behavior has a problem, popularized through broadcasts and online content.
• 너 꿈꿨니?neo kkumkkwonniA line from a comforting, escapist meme that treats present-day difficulties as a dream and suggests returning to being dinosaurs and going hunting.A line from a comforting, escapist meme that treats present-day difficulties as a dream and suggests returning to being dinosaurs and going hunting.
• 너 내 도도독neo nae dododokA verbal slip made while saying ‘너 내 동료가 돼라’ (become my companion) on stage, known through a meme clip.A verbal slip made while saying ‘너 내 동료가 돼라’ (become my companion) on stage, known through a meme clip.
• 너 T야neo TyaA remark that invokes MBTI types to put someone on the spot for responding with analysis and questions rather than empathy.A remark that invokes MBTI types to put someone on the spot for responding with analysis and questions rather than empathy.
• 네오비트족neobiteujokA consumer group valuing original experiences and challenges as well as social participation and communication.A consumer group valuing original experiences and challenges as well as social participation and communication.
• 너드미neodeumiThe distinctive charm of a nerdy appearance or manner associated with deep absorption in one field.The distinctive charm of a nerdy appearance or manner associated with deep absorption in one field.
• 넌 모르잖아 알록달록한 세상neon moreujana allokdallokhan sesangA phrase introduced as a line from ‘더 글로리’ (The Glory), telling someone they do not know the colorful world.A phrase introduced as a line from ‘더 글로리’ (The Glory), telling someone they do not know the colorful world.
• 넌치neonchiA late-night meal eaten between dinner and the following morning.A late-night meal eaten between dinner and the following morning.
• 넵병nepbyeongThe automatic “yes” habitA humorous description of office workers mechanically replying 넵 to their boss's messages all day.
• 네스팅족neseutingjokPeople prioritizing family over promotionPeople who value finishing work on time and a family-centered life more than workplace promotion or success.
• 네타티즘netatijeumBlaming others for one’s mistakesAn attitude or way of thinking that blames others for one’s own mistakes.
• 넷반달리즘netbandallijeumAttacking or damaging a particular target on the internet.Attacking or damaging a particular target on the internet.
• 네티즌netijeunAn internet user who shares information, communicates, and takes part in online activity.An internet user who shares information, communicates, and takes part in online activity.
• 네티켓netiketOnline etiquetteEtiquette users should observe in virtual spaces such as the internet and PC communication networks.
• 넷맨netmaenSkilled network userA person skilled at using computer communications or the internet.
• 늑장 주의보neukjang juuiboSarcasm about late disaster warningsA sarcastic expression criticizing weather authorities’ late response to a natural disaster.
• 능동적은퇴기neungdongjeokeuntoegiStage of voluntarily leaving work for a new livelihoodA term formerly used for the stage of leaving a job voluntarily to seek a new livelihood rather than waiting for mandatory retirement.
• 늦휴가족neuthyugajokLate-season vacationersPeople who take vacations after the usual holiday season for various reasons.
• 늦캉스족neutkangseujokPeople who take a late vacation after the busy peak season.People who take a late vacation after the busy peak season.
• 니치 마케팅nichi maketingNiche marketingNiche-market marketing targeting the needs of a small or finely segmented consumer group.
• 니가 좋아niga joaA meme or challenge in which people sing along to a song from the movie ‘와일드 씽’ or adapt it to something they like.A meme or challenge in which people sing along to a song from the movie ‘와일드 씽’ or adapt it to something they like.

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