Korean slang & trends · 93
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- 뚜껑머리ttukkeongmeoriA rounded, lid-like haircutA figurative name for a haircut with rounded bangs covering the forehead and rounded, connected side and back edges.
- 뚜껑열리다ttukkeongyeolridaGetting angryA figurative expression meaning to get angry.
- 투글족tugeuljokPeople using two-character abbreviationsPeople accustomed to an online style of shortening words to two characters.
- 퉁퉁퉁 사후르tungtungtung sahureuAn AI character in Italian brainrot videos whose name is repeated and who is given imaginary powerful abilities.An AI character in Italian brainrot videos whose name is repeated and who is given imaginary powerful abilities.
- 투잡two jobsWorking two jobsOne person holding two jobs.
- 우버화ubeohwaA shift in which offline economic activities come to take place through mobile applications.A shift in which offline economic activities come to take place through mobile applications.
- 의도적 언보싱uidojeok eonbosingA workplace culture of deliberately not seeking promotion to avoid the burdens of middle management.A workplace culture of deliberately not seeking promotion to avoid the burdens of middle management.
- 의경 고시uigyeong gosiA figurative comparison to a difficult examination for the intense competition to enter the conscripted police.A figurative comparison to a difficult examination for the intense competition to enter the conscripted police.
- 의자춤uijachumDance using a chairA dance performed using a chair as a prop.
- 우주족ujujokPeople drinking on rainy daysIn the source, people who enjoy drinking alcohol on rainy days.
- 움파룸파 챌린지umparumpa chaellinjiA short-video activity imitating the Oompa Loompa’s song, expressions, and dance from Wonka.A short-video activity imitating the Oompa Loompa’s song, expressions, and dance from Wonka.
- 저소비 코어underconsumption coreMaking the most of what you already ownA way of living that cuts unnecessary spending, uses existing possessions for longer, and shares that practice with others.
- 운동 많이 된다undong mani doendaWell, this is quite a workoutA meme used to offer encouragement or calmly endure a difficult situation.
- 운동 편식undong pyeonsikAn unbalanced exercise routineA comparison to an unbalanced diet describing an excessive focus on one exercise at the expense of overall health.
- 언택트untactWithout face-to-face contactA term referring to interactions or activities that take place without meeting or making contact in person.
- 운테리어unterieoAn interior-design trend applying feng shui elements to home layouts or decorations in hopes of good luck.An interior-design trend applying feng shui elements to home layouts or decorations in hopes of good luck.
- 우리 애 자랑 좀 할게요uri ae jarang jom halgeyoA skit-style challenge in which one person introduces something while the person beside them enthusiastically praises and supports them.A skit-style challenge in which one person introduces something while the person beside them enthusiastically praises and supports them.
- 웃음 사망꾼uteum samangkkunA joking term for someone whose failed attempts at humor kill the laughter.A joking term for someone whose failed attempts at humor kill the laughter.
- 웃음폭탄uteumpoktanSomething causing a burst of laughterA bomb metaphor for something that produces a big burst of laughter.
- 웃프다utpeudaFunny and sad at the same timeAn expression for something that is both funny and sad, also used in the adjective form 웃픈.
- 웃수저utssujeoSomeone who makes people around them laugh without particularly trying.Someone who makes people around them laugh without particularly trying.
- 우영우 인사법uyeongu insabeopA greeting exchanged by characters in ‘이상한 변호사 우영우’, coordinating rhythm and movements.A greeting exchanged by characters in ‘이상한 변호사 우영우’, coordinating rhythm and movements.
- 빌런villainA villain or a troublesome personA villain in a movie or comic. It is also used jokingly for someone whose behavior causes trouble for others.
- 브이로그vlogA video diaryVideo content recording someone's everyday life.
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