Korean slang & trends · 70
Discover what Korean expressions mean, how they are used, and what their sources actually establish.
2352 English translations · Awaiting review
Search in Korean or English. Dates in the dictionary refer to verified sources, rather than live popularity rankings.
- 프로튜어peurotyueoPerson earning income from a hobbyA person who earns income through a hobby without formal qualifications or professional training.
- 프티성형peutiseonghyeongA cosmetic procedure performed in a relatively short time using injections or similar methods.A cosmetic procedure performed in a relatively short time using injections or similar methods.
- 폰테크phone techMaking money from phone resaleBuying a phone cheaply through subsidies or similar offers and reselling it for more to keep the difference.
- 피딩족pidingjokGrandparents with financial means and energy who enjoy and devote themselves to caring for grandchildren.Grandparents with financial means and energy who enjoy and devote themselves to caring for grandchildren.
- 피짓 스피너pijit seupineoA small spinning toy played with by rotating it with one's fingers.A small spinning toy played with by rotating it with one's fingers.
- 피캉스족pikangseujokPeople who spend their summer vacation receiving skincare at dermatology clinics.People who spend their summer vacation receiving skincare at dermatology clinics.
- 픽미 세대pikmi sedaeA generation seeking others' recognition and selection by showing their individuality or appearance.A generation seeking others' recognition and selection by showing their individuality or appearance.
- 필환경pilhwangyeongThe view that environmental protection is essential for survival rather than optional.The view that environmental protection is essential for survival rather than optional.
- 필터버블pilteobeobeulA phenomenon in which exposure only to personalized recommendations makes other perspectives or information difficult to encounter.A phenomenon in which exposure only to personalized recommendations makes other perspectives or information difficult to encounter.
- 핑거리즘pinggeorijeumChoreography centered on finger movements.Choreography centered on finger movements.
- 핑거탑pinggeotapMusic-making with buttoned glove fingertipsA group music-making activity attaching buttons to glove fingertips and tapping objects or each other’s fingers.
- 핑크택스pingkeutaekseuCharging higher prices for similar goods or services because they are marketed for women.Charging higher prices for similar goods or services because they are marketed for women.
- 핑퐁 판결pingpong pangyeolRepeatedly reversed judgmentsA metaphor comparing repeated reversals of judgment in the same case to a table-tennis ball moving back and forth.
- 피셔맨코어pisyeomaenkoeoA fashion trend inspired by fishermen’s workwear and the atmosphere of coastal areas.A fashion trend inspired by fishermen’s workwear and the atmosphere of coastal areas.
- 핏스피레이션pitseupireisyeonA person or thing motivating one to improve health or fitness.A person or thing motivating one to improve health or fitness.
- 픽셀라이프pixel lifeA life of small, varied choicesA way of living that quickly explores many small choices rather than relying on one major decision.
- 포엣 코어poet koeoA fashion and lifestyle trend with relaxed silhouettes and a calm, intellectual atmosphere evoking a poet’s sensibility.A fashion and lifestyle trend with relaxed silhouettes and a calm, intellectual atmosphere evoking a poet’s sensibility.
- 포기하겠습니다… 생각해보니 진행하겠습니다pogihagetseumnida… saenggakhaeboni jinhaenghagetseumnidaI give up… on second thought, I'll keep goingA meme sentence that announces giving up, then immediately reverses the decision, humorously expressing hesitation and indecision.
- 포켓코노미poketkonomiThe economic impact on nearby businesses as Pokémon GO players gather in an area.The economic impact on nearby businesses as Pokémon GO players gather in an area.
- 포크플레이션pokeupeulreisyeonRising pork prices leading to increases in other prices, such as the cost of eating out.Rising pork prices leading to increases in other prices, such as the cost of eating out.
- 폭주기니pokjuginiA dance challenge named after IVE’s Rei moving her arms at staggered intervals to music.A dance challenge named after IVE’s Rei moving her arms at staggered intervals to music.
- 폴더 모델poldeo modelDutch cooperative economic recovery modelThe Dutch economic recovery approach based on labor and wage adjustments and cooperation among labor, management, and government.
- 폴짝춤poljjakchumHopping dance with figure-eight stick movementsA term formerly used for a dance involving hopping while swinging a fluorescent-colored stick in a figure-eight pattern.
- 폴리 임플로이먼트polli impeulloimeonteuOne person working in several occupations at the same time.One person working in several occupations at the same time.
No matching words. Try another Korean spelling, Latin spelling, or English phrase.
Read Korean examples alongside their English translations. Original sources and remaining uncertainty are kept with each entry. How to read an entry →