Korean Slang 175. 베프

베프 (bepeu)

Korean slang 베프 (bepeu): Best friend.
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What 베프 means

Best friend.

When Koreans use it

Use it affectionately in conversation or a caption about a close friend.

A short conversation

Korean

A: 누구랑 여행 가?

B: 내 베프랑.

English

A: Who are you traveling with?

B: My best friend.

Use it with care

From English best friend. Friendly and informal.

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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