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존버(하다) jon-beo-ha-da

Holding on tightly/camping; enduring a terrible situation or holding a crashing stock

What does 존버(하다) mean?

존버(하다) (jon-beo-ha-da) means: Holding on tightly/camping; enduring a terrible situation or holding a crashing stock.

A desperate, gritty survival tactic. 'Just hold on until we win (or break even).'

How it's actually used

  • 물려서 존버 중인데 언제 오를지 모르겠어.
    mullyeoseo jonbeo junginde eonje oreulji moreugesseo.
    I'm stuck holding my bags and enduring, but I have no idea when it'll go up.
    💡 Commonly used in crypto and stock discussions.
  • 물려서 답도 없지만 지금은 존버밖에 답이 없다.
    mullyeoseo dabdo eopsjiman jigeum-eun jonbeo-bakk-e dab-i eopda.
    I'm deep in the red with no answers, but right now just holding on for dear life is the only option.
    💡 Used when enduring a severe stock market crash.
  • 물려 있어도 어쩔 수 없지, 지금은 그냥 존버하는 수밖에 없어.
    mullyeo isseodo eojjeol su eobsji, jigeum-eun geunyang jonbeohaneun subakk-e eobseo.
    Even though I'm at a loss, I have no choice—all I can do right now is hold on for dear life.
    💡 Used when enduring a bad investment or tough situation.

Related words in From Gaming to Real Life

캐리(하다) kae-ri-ha-da버스(타다) beo-seu-ta-da고인물 go-in-mul뉴비 nyu-bi트롤(하다) teu-rol-ha-da

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