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Global slang
Major positive transformation in appearance or life.
Safe to use?
Usually safest with people who already understand the context.
Tone
Usually positive or approving in casual contexts.
Region
Global
Formality
Informal.
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Glow Up means Major positive transformation in appearance or life. It is best read as global slang associated with Global.
"Glow Up" means Major positive transformation in appearance or life. In Global, the nuance may be more specific.
Usually positive or approving in casual contexts.
Usually safest with people who already understand the context.
Context-dependent
To improve or advance to a higher stage or skill level
Situation improving from bad to good.
'Great visuals' β someone looks amazing today
Best face; someone with a very attractive face (from "eolgul" (face) + "jjang")
Ignored or left on read β your message or approach went into thin air
'I can't lie' β prefaces an honest opinion or admission
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