ㅇㅇ (eungeung)
Yeah. Yep.
A brief yes or acknowledgment between people who already have a casual texting style.
A: 집에 도착했어?
B: ㅇㅇ.
A: Are you home?
B: Yep.
Often stands for 응응. It can seem indifferent if the other person expects more.
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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