Korean slang & trends · 88
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- 썸설sseomseolA rumor that two people are romantically interested in each other.A rumor that two people are romantically interested in each other.
- 쓸로몬sseulromonA person who spends rationally by judging whether something is worth the money, likened to Solomon.A person who spends rationally by judging whether something is worth the money, likened to Solomon.
- 쓸쓸 비용sseulsseul biyongMoney spent to soothe loneliness.Money spent to soothe loneliness.
- 쓸쓸비sseulsseulbiMoney spent to ease loneliness.Money spent to ease loneliness.
- Sugar On My TongueSugar On My TongueA challenge set to Tyler, the Creator’s song of the same name, featuring repeated edits of short shots and gestures.A challenge set to Tyler, the Creator’s song of the same name, featuring repeated edits of short shots and gestures.
- 수구리suguriLeaning forward in a theater seat and blocking the view behind, or someone doing so.Leaning forward in a theater seat and blocking the view behind, or someone doing so.
- 수저계급론sujeogyegeupronA metaphor using spoon materials for the view that parents' wealth or social position determines children's lives and opportunities.A metaphor using spoon materials for the view that parents' wealth or social position determines children's lives and opportunities.
- 숙제홀릭sukjeholrikFixation on completing homeworkSomeone strongly fixated on the idea that homework must be done.
- 숲멍summeongAn activity of relaxing while enjoying a forest. The source article introduces it alongside a park’s forest-bathing space.An activity of relaxing while enjoying a forest. The source article introduces it alongside a park’s forest-bathing space.
- 수면이혼sumyeon ihonSleep divorceA figurative term for couples or partners who sleep in separate rooms or beds.
- 수면마케팅sumyeonmaketingMarketing products presented as sleep aidsMarketing activity selling products presented as helping people sleep well.
- 숲캉스supkangseuA vacation spent resting and enjoying nature in a forest.A vacation spent resting and enjoying nature in a forest.
- 숲세권supsegwonLiving near green spaceA residential location close to natural green spaces such as parks or forests.
- 수평어supyeongeoSpeech used on equal terms without raising or lowering its level based on age or rank.Speech used on equal terms without raising or lowering its level based on age or rank.
- 수트라이커suteuraikeoA soccer defender with strong goal-scoring ability.A soccer defender with strong goal-scoring ability.
- 쉼표 마케팅swimpyo maketingMarketing that emphasizes the value of rest offered by a product or service.Marketing that emphasizes the value of rest offered by a product or service.
- 샤방샤방syabangsyabangMimetic expression for smilingAn internet mimetic expression depicting a smiling appearance.
- 샥스 코어syakseu koeoThe name of a fashion campaign suggesting styles that combine Nike Shox sneakers with other clothing.The name of a fashion campaign suggesting styles that combine Nike Shox sneakers with other clothing.
- 샤프 파워syapeu pawoPower to influence others' behavior through subtle tactics such as persuasion, threats, or public-opinion manipulation.Power to influence others' behavior through subtle tactics such as persuasion, threats, or public-opinion manipulation.
- 샤테크syatekeuA term likening buying Chanel goods before price increases or at lower prices abroad to financial management.A term likening buying Chanel goods before price increases or at lower prices abroad to financial management.
- 셰어런팅syeeoreontingParents publicly sharing photos or stories about their children’s daily lives online.Parents publicly sharing photos or stories about their children’s daily lives online.
- 셔츠슈트syeocheusyuteuMatching-fabric shirt and trousersAn outfit matching a shirt and trousers in the same material, or clothing for such an outfit.
- 셰프테이너syepeuteineoA chef with varied talents in addition to cooking who appears on television.A chef with varied talents in addition to cooking who appears on television.
- 쇼콜라티에syokolratieChocolatierA person who specializes in making chocolate.
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