Slang tagged with personality
assa (์์ธ)
Outsider; someone who is socially awkward or prefers to be alone (opposite of inssa).
beige flag
A personality trait of a partner that is neither good nor badโjust mildly boring or unexceptional.
garang
Brave; fierce; daring (from Malay).
hoser
A foolish, unrefined, or clumsy person; popularized by the "Bob and Doug McKenzie" sketches.
inssa (์ธ์ธ)
Insider; a popular, social person who is always up to date with trends.
kaypoh
A busybody; someone who is nosy or meddlesome (from Hokkien).
keener
An overachiever or someone who is overly eager to please, often used in a slightly mocking way.
kiasu
A fearful attitude of losing out; competitive or greedy (from Hokkien).
kkondae (๊ผฐ๋)
A condescending or preachy older person (often a boss or teacher) who insists on being right because of their age.
main character syndrome
The belief that one is the center of attention in all situations; often used negatively to describe self-absorption.
npc
Non-Playable Character (from gaming). Used to describe someone who lacks independent thought or personality.
sarang-kkun (์ฌ๋๊พผ)
A person who is affectionate and loves openly.
square
An old-fashioned, conventional, or boring person.
steady
Reliable; calm; trustworthy; also used to confirm a plan.
un bobo
Short for "bourgeois-bohรจme." Used to describe urban hipsters/middle-class progressives.
wally
A foolish, clumsy, or silly person; an idiot.