Korean slang & trends · 78
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- 사이버불링saibeobullingCollectively ostracizing or persistently harassing a specific person through digital media.Collectively ostracizing or persistently harassing a specific person through digital media.
- 사이버가수saibeogasuVirtual-character singerA singer presenting songs and videos through the appearance of a computer-created virtual character.
- 사이버콘드리아saibeokondeuriaSelf-assessment based on inaccurate online health informationJudging one’s own illness by believing inaccurate online medical information.
- 사이버머니saibeomeoniMoney used onlineMoney traded or used in internet spaces.
- 사이버패스saibeopaeseuInternet prepaid card in the sourceIn the source, a prepaid card usable on the internet.
- 사이버표saibeopyoTicket showing an online reservationA ticket or printout indicating that a reservation was made online.
- 사이버설계사saibeoseolgyesaOnline insurance adviserSomeone who introduces or sells insurance online and provides enrollment advice.
- 사이버스타saibeoseutaReal person achieving online stardomAn actual person who debuts through an audition or contest streamed live online and gains popularity online.
- 사이버스토킹saibeoseutokingCyberstalkingHarassment through persistently following someone and repeatedly making unwanted contact via communication networks or the internet.
- 사이버테러saibeotereoDestructive or disruptive cybercrimeInformation crime using the internet and similar means to destroy or disrupt the computer systems of governments, companies, or public institutions.
- 사이버틱하다saibeotikhadaVirtual-world-like or futuristicTo feel like a virtual world or be futuristic enough to evoke advanced technology.
- 사이다saidaA satisfying resolution or comebackA satisfying resolution to a frustrating situation, or the relief of hearing someone say what needed to be said.
- 사커맘sakeomamSuburban U.S. mothers driving children to activitiesIn the source, suburban American homemakers of middle-class or higher status who take children to soccer classes and similar activities.
- 삭스 홀릭sakseu holrikAn unusually strong interest in buying socks, or someone with that interest.An unusually strong interest in buying socks, or someone with that interest.
- 삼분력sambunryeokThree-minute communication skillsThe ability to convey one’s thoughts or persuade someone within three minutes.
- 삼귀다samgwidaTo be growing close to someone without yet being in a dating relationship.To be growing close to someone without yet being in a dating relationship.
- 삼한 사미samhan samiA play on 삼한사온, “three cold days and four warm days,” describing winter weather alternating between cold and fine dust.A play on 삼한사온, “three cold days and four warm days,” describing winter weather alternating between cold and fine dust.
- 3일팅samiltingThree-day video datingA dating format in which people share short videos of their daily lives for three days before finding out whether the attraction is mutual.
- 삼전닉스samjeonnikseuA collective name for Samsung Electronics and SK hynix.A collective name for Samsung Electronics and SK hynix.
- 삼멘sammenAn expression likening hopes for Samsung Electronics’ stock price to rise to a prayer.An expression likening hopes for Samsung Electronics’ stock price to rise to a prayer.
- 삼프터sampeuteoA third meeting with someone first met on a blind date or arranged introduction.A third meeting with someone first met on a blind date or arranged introduction.
- 삼포세대sampo sedaeThe generation giving up three thingsA label for a generation described as giving up on dating, marriage, and having children.
- 사무실 지박령samusil jibakryeongA ghost metaphor for an office worker stuck at the office for long hours, such as because of overtime.A ghost metaphor for an office worker stuck at the office for long hours, such as because of overtime.
- 상추테크sangchutekeuSaving food expenses by growing lettuce to eat.Saving food expenses by growing lettuce to eat.
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