밈 (mim)
What 밈 means
An internet meme.
When Koreans use it
Refer to a joke, image, phrase, or format people repeat and adapt online.
A short conversation
Korean
A: 다들 왜 이 말 해?
B: 요즘 보는 밈이야.
English
A: Why is everyone saying that?
B: It's a meme I've been seeing.
Use it with care
Knowing the context helps. A meme can become dated quickly.
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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