Modern Korean Slang & Expressions
드립 / 밈
deurip / mim
The concept
梗 / a meme, an internet bit (드립)
How Koreans say it
An internet joke, running gag, or punchline. 밈 = meme; 드립 (from 'ad-lib') = a witty/random one-liner — 드립 치다 = to crack a bit; 짤 = a meme image/gif; 유행어 = catchphrase.
Examples
| Korean | English |
|---|---|
| 걔는 분위기 풀려고 항상 드립을 쳐요. gyaeneun bunwigi pullyeogo hangsang deuribeul chyeoyo. | He's always cracking memes/bits to lighten the mood. |
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