썸남 (sseomnam)
What 썸남 means
The guy you have a thing with.
When Koreans use it
Refer to a man you have a potentially romantic connection with, before becoming a couple.
A short conversation
Korean
A: 누구한테 문자 왔어?
B: 썸남한테.
English
A: Who texted you?
B: The guy I've got a thing with.
Use it with care
A casual relationship label. It does not establish how he feels.
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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