Korean Slang 172. 인싸

인싸 (inssa)

Korean slang 인싸 (inssa): A socially connected person.
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What 인싸 means

A socially connected person.

When Koreans use it

Describe someone who seems comfortable in groups and knows everyone at the party.

A short conversation

Korean

A: 아는 사람이 왜 이렇게 많아?

B: 너 완전 인싸구나.

English

A: How do you know so many people?

B: You're a real social butterfly.

Use it with care

From insider. Popularity is not a measure of someone's worth.

From Korean Your Teacher Doesn’t Teach You by Injin Hwang. The meaning, usage, dialogue, and notes above follow the author’s book.

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