버프 (beopeu)
What 버프 means
A boost to an ability.
When Koreans use it
Talk about a temporary advantage in a game, or jokingly about something that helps you perform better.
A short conversation
Korean
A: 오늘 집중 잘되네.
B: 커피 버프인가 봐.
English
A: You're focused today.
B: Must be the coffee boost.
Use it with care
A gaming loanword also used figuratively. Outside games, it jokingly describes something that gives you a boost.
From Korean Your Teacher Doesn’t Teach You by Injin Hwang. The meaning, usage, dialogue, and notes above follow the author’s book.
