Author: bokdori99

샤갈 Slang sya-gal A “what on earth?!” reaction to something absurd or baffling. 오운완 Everyday Korean o-un-wan “Today’s workout: done!” The hashtag Koreans post with their gym selfies. 지팔지꼰 Slang ji-pal-ji-kkon “You twisted your own fate.” Said when someone makes their own life harder. 요노 Work & Money yo-no YONO, “You Only Need One”: buying only what you truly need. The thrifty answer to YOLO. 스불재 Slang seu-bul-jae “A disaster you brought on yourself.” Used for self-inflicted trouble, often jokingly. 테무인간 Work & Money te-mu-in-gan A “Temu person”: someone who works hard and fast, but the quality just isn’t there. 엠비스찬 Slang em-bi-seu-chan MBTI + Christian: someone who believes in MBTI personality types almost like a religion. 멘헤라 Use With Care men-he-ra From Japanese: someone seen as emotionally unstable or overly clingy. Can be hurtful. 감다뒤 Slang gam-da-dwi “Their touch is dead.” Said when someone who used to be great has lost their sense or style. 감다살 Slang gam-da-sal “Their touch is fully alive.” Said when someone’s taste, sense or skill is on point. 영크크 K-Drama & K-Pop yeong-keu-keu Short for “Young Creator Crew”: someone with fresh, trendy, creative taste. 야르 Slang ya-reu “Yay!” or “Nice!” A happy, hyped-up shout when something goes your way. 백마 Use With Care baek-ma Literally “white horse.” Crude slang for a white (usually Western) woman, with a sexual undertone. 흑형 Use With Care heuk-hyeong “Black big brother.” Slang for a Black man. Some Koreans mean it as praise, but many Black people find it stereotyping. 눈치 Everyday Korean nun-chi The art of reading the room: sensing what others feel or want without being told. 화이팅 Everyday Korean hwa-i-ting “You’ve got this!” A cheer of encouragement before exams, games or tough days. 오빠 K-Drama & K-Pop o-ppa Older brother. Used by women for an older brother, an older male friend, a boyfriend or a favorite idol. 꾸안꾸 Slang kku-an-kku Effortlessly put-together: dressed up to look like you didn’t try.