노잼 (nojaem)
What 노잼 means
No fun. Boring.
When Koreans use it
Use it when a movie, joke, event, or conversation fails to entertain you. It can sound blunt when aimed at a person.
A short conversation
Korean
A: 영화 어땠어?
B: 기대했는데 좀 노잼이었어.
English
A: How was the movie?
B: I had high hopes, but it was kind of boring.
Use it with care
Casual and judgmental. 재미없었어요 is softer and more neutral.
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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