From Gaming to Real Life

Words in this collection

• 버스(타다) (beo-seu-ta-da) — The shameless (or lucky) act of contributing nothing but still getting the 'A' grade.
• 고인물 (go-in-mul) — Can be awe-inspiring (crazy skills) or negative (refusing to change old habits).
• 현질(하다) (hyeon-jil-ha-da) — Applying the 'pay-to-win' logic to real life, like taking a taxi instead of walking.
• 존버(하다) (jon-beo-ha-da) — A desperate, gritty survival tactic. 'Just hold on until we win (or break even).'
• 캐리(하다) (kae-ri-ha-da) — The hero of a group project or a difficult business presentation.
• 만렙 (mal-lep) — Used to praise someone who is flawlessly good at something (e.g., 'max level parenting').
• 뉴비 (nyu-bi) — Veterans ('고인물') often find newbies adorable and want to teach them everything.
• 빡겜(하다) (ppak-ggem-ha-da) — Dropping all casual fun and focusing 100% on winning or finishing the job.
• 로그아웃(하다) (ro-geu-a-ut-ha-da) — When your brain just shuts down after a terribly long day at work.
• 트롤(하다) (teu-rol-ha-da) — The ultimate sabotage, whether accidental or on purpose.