Korean Slang 174. 핵인싸

핵인싸 (haeginssa)

Korean slang 핵인싸 (haeginssa): The ultimate social butterfly.
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What 핵인싸 means

The ultimate social butterfly.

When Koreans use it

Describe someone with especially strong social connections or a very outgoing presence.

A short conversation

Korean

A: 벌써 다 친해졌어?

B: 너 진짜 핵인싸다.

English

A: You're already friends with everyone?

B: You're such a social butterfly.

Use it with care

핵 intensifies 인싸. Exaggerated praise, not a personality diagnosis.

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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