Fangirl Vocabulary

Fangirls live in their own kind of world and because of that, they also have their own vocabulary in which other people cannot completely understand.

These words served as the trademark of fangirls. When you hear someone speaking using these words, it means, they are into kpop. These terminologies may seem hard for newbies but for fangirls, these are just one of the basic things.

So here are some examples of these alien words that every kpop fan knew or should know. Welcome to the Fangirls' Dictionary!

 -anyeong - it means "hi" or "hello" or "how are you?" or simply a form of polite greeting.

 -aegyo - it means showing super cuteness. Doing any acts that will emphasize one's cuteness like sweetly blinking while doing the peace sign, smiling gently with those puppy eyes and sweetly clinging to another's arm with an endearing smile. The best example for this is the Gwiyomi song.

  -daebak - this expression is the same as the common expression, "wow"! Fangirls use this to emphasize amazement. This can also mean, "the best" or "thumbs up".

 Example: "Omg they're so good, daebak!"

  -saranghae - this means "i love you" or the word used for expressing love.

 Example: "Saranghae Jeon Jungkook <3 "

  -kamsa -this means "thank you" or for showing appreciation. It's actually a shortcut for "kamsahamnida" which is "thank you" in korean language.

 Example: "Is this for me? oh kamsa!"

   -jinja - this means "really?' or "seriously?" or used to express doubt. 

Example: "Jessica is leaving SNSD, jinja?"

  -saeng -this word is used to call people who are younger than you. It came from the korean word "dongsaeng" which means younger brother or sister.

Example: "How are you saeng?"

  -unnie -this is used to call a girl who is older than you or in short, "older sister or "ate" in Filipino"

  -oppa -the word used when calling an man older than you. this may apply to your brother or boyfriend. Take note, "father" is not "oppa" it is "appa".

Example: "Hello oppa! Saranghaeyo."

  -hul -this may look awkward but it means being speechless because the topic is quite embarrassing or something which is not good.

  -maknae- this is referring to the youngest member in the group. If you are the one with the least age then you are the maknae.

  -ulzzang- this word refers to people with ashtonishing beauty. If you are gorgeous looking then, you are an ulzzang.

  -omo -this word serves as a replacement to the expression "OMG". 

Example: "Omo, this is so yummy!"

  -selca -instead of the word "selfie", fangirls use the word "selca"

  -minnat -this means "bare face" or simply a term used to describe a face without make-up

  -dongan -it is used to describe someone who has a "baby face"

  -comeback -this word implies that a certain group is releasing a new album and a new single. 

Example: "EXO will be making a comeback showcase in Inkigayo(a music show) on October 24, 2014." It means that EXO will be releasing their new single or album.

  -bias -this refers to the member of a certain group whom you like most.

Example: "I like BTS, and my bias is Jeon Jungkook." It means that among all the memebers of BTS, i like Jeon Jungkook the most.

 -yehet- this term expresses excitement, it;s the same as saying "yehey" but the way it is said and the intonation differs.

 -ohorat -this expression is used to show that you are okay.

 -mianhe -this word is used when asking apology.

Example: "I broke your ruler, mianhe unnie."

 -chaebol -this means filthy rich and super influencial.

 -fanchants -this are chants which fans utter during concerts to show support to the group.

Example: "Jigeomun So Nyu Shi Dae! x3"

 -aish -used an expression showing anger.

 -aigoo- expression used when your being bothered, worried or hurt.

Example: "I have colds, aigoo."

-debut -this term refers to the first performance of an idol/ group on stage which would be televised.

Example: After 3 years of training, PSH will already have their debut."

 -kkaebsong -this expression is used when you are sad or when you feel down.

Example: "She failed the exam, ah kkaebsong."

 -ne -it used to express agreement

Example: "Is that your sister?" You: "Ne!"

 -anio -used to express negation and contrast.

Example: "Anio, your wrong, she is not pretty."

These are just some basic words which fangirls commonly use. At first it may seem hard to remember but after a long time this would likely become normal to you. This is actually a skill, a multilingual skill. If you want to continue with the kpop world, these words will be so useful.

Next time we'll talk about what a fangirl really does. This time will be moving on a deeper and specific area so watch out for my next blog entry. kamsa! anyeong.