Korean slang & trends · 74
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- 레임 덕reim deokLame-duck loss of influenceA decline in a power holder’s political influence and leadership, such as near the end of a term.
- 레인맨reinmaenOnline shopping quality evaluatorA term of the time for someone whose job is evaluating the quality of online shopping malls’ products and services.
- 레이싱룩reisingrukMotor-racing-inspired clothingClothing incorporating features of motor-racing drivers’ outfits.
- 레전설rejeonseolAn emphatic term for a person or being so outstanding that they are regarded as legendary.An emphatic term for a person or being so outstanding that they are regarded as legendary.
- 레몬 코어remon koeoA fashion trend creating a bright mood around lemon-yellow clothing.A fashion trend creating a bright mood around lemon-yellow clothing.
- 렌트 리치renteu richiA tenant who chooses expensive monthly-rent or jeonse housing despite the high rental costs.A tenant who chooses expensive monthly-rent or jeonse housing despite the high rental costs.
- 렌트푸어renteupueoA person or household with little financial breathing room because of housing rental costs such as jeonse deposits.A person or household with little financial breathing room because of housing rental costs such as jeonse deposits.
- 러브콜reobeukolAn invitation to participate or join that expresses interest in or enthusiasm for the recipient.An invitation to participate or join that expresses interest in or enthusiasm for the recipient.
- 러브라인reobeurainA romantic relationship between characters in a story, or the way it develops.A romantic relationship between characters in a story, or the way it develops.
- 러브샷reobeusyatTwo people linking arms and raising their glasses for a toast.Two people linking arms and raising their glasses for a toast.
- 럭키맥싱reokkimaeksingA culture of taking small actions or seeking objects symbolizing luck in the hope of becoming lucky.A culture of taking small actions or seeking objects symbolizing luck in the hope of becoming lucky.
- 런치 노마드reonchi nomadeuA low-cost-lunch restaurant seekerSomeone who searches for inexpensive restaurants to save on lunch.
- 런치플레이션reonchipeulleisyeonRising costs of eating out, including lunch.Rising costs of eating out, including lunch.
- 런치투어족reonchitueojokOffice workers who use their lunch break for personal activities such as exercise, study, or shopping instead of a meal.Office workers who use their lunch break for personal activities such as exercise, study, or shopping instead of a meal.
- 러너업 슬램reoneoeop seulraemSecond in all four majors in one yearFinishing second in all four golf majors within one year.
- 런피스reonpiseuAn outfit pairing a dress with running shoes.An outfit pairing a dress with running shoes.
- 럽스타그램reopseutageuraemPosting photos, text, or similar material on Instagram that reveals or hints at a romantic relationship.Posting photos, text, or similar material on Instagram that reveals or hints at a romantic relationship.
- 러스틱 라이프reoseutik raipeuA lifestyle enjoying rural nature and simple living while maintaining urban life.A lifestyle enjoying rural nature and simple living while maintaining urban life.
- 레플리카repeulrikaReplica sports uniformClothing modeled on professional athletes’ uniforms.
- 리셀resellReselling for a premiumBuying scarce items such as limited-edition or luxury products and selling them again at a higher price.
- 레스 웨이스트reseu weiseuteuAn environmentally conscious attitude and lifestyle aimed at reducing unnecessary waste rather than eliminating it completely.An environmentally conscious attitude and lifestyle aimed at reducing unnecessary waste rather than eliminating it completely.
- 레스마켓reseumaketA restaurant that also sells local farm produce or processed foods on its premises.A restaurant that also sells local farm produce or processed foods on its premises.
- 레트로스포티브룩reteuroseupotibeurukRetro sportswear stylingAn outfit combining a retro atmosphere with a sportswear feel.
- 레티켓retiketEtiquette to follow during leisure activities such as camping or hiking.Etiquette to follow during leisure activities such as camping or hiking.
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