Nuance Dictionary / Magic Modifiers
-밍아웃 -ming-a-ut
Coming out; revealing a hidden, nerdy preference to the public
What does -밍아웃 mean?
-밍아웃 (-ming-a-ut) means: Coming out; revealing a hidden, nerdy preference to the public.
A playful term for admitting you are a die-hard fan of something embarrassing.
How it's actually used
- 친구들한테 아이돌 덕후인 거 겨우 밍아웃했어.
Chingudeulhante aidol deokhuin geo gyeou mingauthaesseo.
I finally came out to my friends as an idol fan.
💡 Combines coming out with a hidden nerdy interest. - 남편한테 사실 피규어 모으는 거 밍아웃해야 하는데 무섭다.
Nampyeonhante sasil pigyu-eo moeuneun geo mingauthaeya haneunde museopda.
I need to come out to my husband about collecting figures, but I'm scared.
💡 Often used playfully when confessing a secret obsession. - 나 드디어 친구들한테 아이돌 덕질하는 거 -밍아웃 했어.
Na deudieo chingudeulhante aidol deokjilhaneun geo -ming-aut haesseo.
I finally came out to my friends about being a K-pop fan.
💡 Used playfully when confessing a secret obsession to friends.