Korean slang & trends · 92
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- 통장 요정tongjang yojeongSomeone managing money in separate accounts by spending purpose to build savings.Someone managing money in separate accounts by spending purpose to build savings.
- 톤망진창tonmangjinchangAn expression for makeup or clothing that does not suit the wearer.An expression for makeup or clothing that does not suit the wearer.
- 톱블레이드topbeulreideuTops from the named animated seriesA spinning top appearing in the animated series of that name or sold under that name.
- 토핑경제topping economyPersonalizing purchases with extrasA consumption trend of adding decorations or optional features to an existing product to make it your own.
- 토스트 아웃toseuteu autA figurative expression for continuing to perform one’s duties outwardly while motivation and energy decline internally.A figurative expression for continuing to perform one’s duties outwardly while motivation and energy decline internally.
- TTttLetter-based crying faceA facial expression made from letters resembling tears.
- 땡처리ttaengcheoriInventory clearanceSelling leftover inventory at clearance prices.
- 땡큐 골ttaengkyu golA relatively easy goal scored thanks to an opponent’s mistake.A relatively easy goal scored thanks to an opponent’s mistake.
- 딸깍ttalkkakResults at the click of a buttonGetting a result through a simple action with little effort, including easily producing something with AI.
- 딸깍 출판ttalkkak chulpanA critical term likening the rapid mass production of books with AI to a mouse click.A critical term likening the rapid mass production of books with AI to a mouse click.
- 딴 데 가지마ttan de gajimaA short-video challenge featuring simple moves to Leellamarz and TOIL’s song ‘하지마.’A short-video challenge featuring simple moves to Leellamarz and TOIL’s song ‘하지마.’
- 떡밥tteokbapHints that invite interpretationAmbiguous clues or metaphors in lyrics or props that leave room for interpretation. The term is also used for film details that hint at developments in other works.
- 떡잔디tteokjandiLush-looking grass with sparse rootsGrass with lush surface leaves but sparse growth around the roots.
- 떡상tteoksangA sharp price surgeA sudden, steep rise in a market price.
- 떳덕후tteotdeokhuSomeone who openly and confidently reveals an intense hobby or fandom instead of hiding it.Someone who openly and confidently reveals an intense hobby or fandom instead of hiding it.
- 뜨개코어tteugaekoeoA fashion trend expressing individuality through knit or crochet items that look handmade.A fashion trend expressing individuality through knit or crochet items that look handmade.
- 띵곡ttinggokAn expression for a song one likes or rates highly.An expression for a song one likes or rates highly.
- 띵띵땅땅ttingttingttangttangAn imitation of sounds in the Vietnamese song ‘See Tình’, used to refer to the song or its dance challenge.An imitation of sounds in the Vietnamese song ‘See Tình’, used to refer to the song or its dance challenge.
- 띠로리 제거 버전ttirori jegeo beojeonAn edited video format removing the corresponding sound segment from MEOVV’s song 띠로리.An edited video format removing the corresponding sound segment from MEOVV’s song 띠로리.
- 똑소리ttoksoriClear, decisive speech or actionA word usually used with 나다 to describe speech or action as clear and decisive.
- 똥 밟았네ttong balbanneThe name of a music meme spread through a song from the animation Poten Dogs and its dance.The name of a music meme spread through a song from the animation Poten Dogs and its dance.
- 또티지ttotijiA trend toward renewed preference for an aged look in accessories and similar items.A trend toward renewed preference for an aged look in accessories and similar items.
- 뚜벅이ttubeogiGetting around without a carA colloquial term for someone who walks or uses public transportation because they do not drive or own a car.
- 뚜벅이 학습족ttubeoki hakseupjokPeople who listen to or watch learning content on portable devices even while walking.People who listen to or watch learning content on portable devices even while walking.
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