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- 슬로트래블seulroteuraebeulLeisurely travel centered on restTravel focused on resting comfortably and at leisure in a holiday destination rather than filling the schedule with activities.
- 슬세권seulsegwonEveryday amenities a short walk awayA residential area where leisure spots and conveniences are close enough to visit in casual clothes such as slippers.
- 스마슈머seumasyumeoA consumer who considers information carefully and makes wise purchases.A consumer who considers information carefully and makes wise purchases.
- 스마트모잉족seumateumoingjokPeople who study using various learning apps on smartphones.People who study using various learning apps on smartphones.
- 스마트폰seumateuponMobile phone with added information functionsA device adding internet information searches, sending and receiving graphical information, and similar functions to a mobile phone.
- 스마트폰 페이먼트seumateupon peimeonteuA mobile payment service that uses a smartphone in place of card payments and similar methods.A mobile payment service that uses a smartphone in place of card payments and similar methods.
- 스마트폰 스트레스seumateupon seuteureseuAnxiety and pressure associated with using a smartphone or feeling one must keep up with it.Anxiety and pressure associated with using a smartphone or feeling one must keep up with it.
- 스마트폰포비아seumateuponpobiaDifficulty or fear of using smartphones because their functions are unfamiliar.Difficulty or fear of using smartphones because their functions are unfamiliar.
- 스마트워커seumateuwokeoPerson working efficiently with informationA person who works efficiently on the basis of information.
- 스마트워크seumateuwokeuA way of working flexibly in time and location through information and communication technology.A way of working flexibly in time and location through information and communication technology.
- 스모크 챌린지seumokeu chaellinjiA dance challenge copying choreography selected on a broadcast for the song ‘Smoke’.A dance challenge copying choreography selected on a broadcast for the song ‘Smoke’.
- 스몰토크seumoltokeuA short conversation about light everyday topics, such as how someone is doing, the weather, or hobbies.A short conversation about light everyday topics, such as how someone is doing, the weather, or hobbies.
- 스몸비seumombiA term likening people who keep their eyes on smartphones while walking to zombies.A term likening people who keep their eyes on smartphones while walking to zombies.
- 승부사seungbusaDecisive performer in competitionA metaphor for a person playing a decisive role in determining victory or defeat.
- 스니커즈양말seunikeojeuyangmalLow, nearly hidden sneaker socksLow socks ending below the ankle, nearly hidden when shoes are worn.
- 스니커테크seunikeotekeuUsing sneakers as a means of investment or resale.Using sneakers as a means of investment or resale.
- 스노족seunojokSummer winter-sports travelersPeople who travel abroad in summer to enjoy winter sports where there is snow.
- 스팸 메일seupaem meilSpam emailPromotional email sent in bulk or repeatedly received regardless of the recipient’s wishes.
- 스팸플리케이션seupaempeullikeisyeonSending AI-generated resumes or applications to many companies in bulk.Sending AI-generated resumes or applications to many companies in bulk.
- 스파이더맨 챌린지seupaideomaen chaellinjiA video-sharing activity imitating an upside-down pose reminiscent of Spider-Man clinging to a wall.A video-sharing activity imitating an upside-down pose reminiscent of Spider-Man clinging to a wall.
- 스파이웨어seupaiweeoSpywareA program sending out information about computer users or devices so it can be accessed externally over the internet.
- 스펙 푸어seupek pueoSomeone whose finances are strained by the cost of building education, scores, experience, and other credentials needed for employment.Someone whose finances are strained by the cost of building education, scores, experience, and other credentials needed for employment.
- 스펙병seupekbyeongA figurative term for being caught up in pressure to acquire credentials that demonstrate one’s ability or qualifications.A figurative term for being caught up in pressure to acquire credentials that demonstrate one’s ability or qualifications.
- 스펙업seupekeopStrengthening one’s record of education, qualifications, scores, and other credentials for employment or the future.Strengthening one’s record of education, qualifications, scores, and other credentials for employment or the future.
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