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Korean slang
Fighting! A cheer used to encourage someone or show support
Safe to use?
Usually safest with people who already understand the context.
Tone
Casual and context-dependent.
Region
Korean
Formality
Informal.
hwaiting (화이팅) means Fighting! A cheer used to encourage someone or show support. It is best read as korean slang associated with Korean.
"hwaiting (화이팅)" means Fighting! A cheer used to encourage someone or show support. In Korean, the nuance may be more specific.
Casual and context-dependent.
Usually safest with people who already understand the context.
Context-dependent
I support you completely; high assurance of loyalty and commitment
Go on; used for encouragement or disbelief.
Outsider; someone who is socially awkward or prefers to be alone (opposite of inssa)
Fire Friday; equivalent to "TGIF." Used to describe a wild or fun Friday night
Awesome; a huge success; "jackpot!" Used for both good and shocking news
Gold Spoon; someone born into a wealthy, privileged family
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