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South Korea slang
An obsessive fan who invades the privacy of celebrities
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Tone
Casual and context-dependent.
Region
South Korea
Formality
Informal.
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sasaeng (μ¬μ) means An obsessive fan who invades the privacy of celebrities. It is best read as south korea slang associated with South Korea.
"sasaeng (μ¬μ)" means An obsessive fan who invades the privacy of celebrities. In South Korea, the nuance may be more specific.
Casual and context-dependent.
Usually safest with people who already understand the context.
Context-dependent
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Something so good or important that one must try it (extreme recommendation)
Difficult, dangerous, or excellent (often surf culture).
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