손절미 (sonjeolmi) meaning in Korean
손절미 · sonjeolmi
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'sonjeolmi' (손절미) is a Korean slang term describing the attractive or impressive ability to cleanly cut off toxic relationships. It playfully combines 'sonjeol' (cutting ties) and 'mi' (charm), turning a cold act into a positive personality trait. Discover the meaning and usage of this empowering Gen-Z buzzword.
Pronunciation
sonjeolmi
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Mild
Frequency
Occasional
Categories
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Meaning
Sonjeolmi is a playful slang term created by combining 'sonjeol' (cutting ties) and the suffix '-mi' (charm or beauty). It describes the attractive or impressive ability to cleanly and decisively cut off toxic relationships or bad situations. It turns the typically cold act of ending a relationship into a quirky, positive personality trait.
Korean editor note
'손절미'는 인간관계를 끊어낸다는 뜻의 '손절'과 매력을 뜻하는 한자 '미(美)'가 결합된 신조어입니다. 자신에게 해가 되는 사람이나 상황을 미련 없이 단호하게 끊어내는 결단력 있는 모습을 긍정적이고 유쾌하게 표현할 때 사용됩니다. 냉정해 보일 수 있는 행동을 오히려 하나의 매력 포인트로 승화시킨 단어입니다.
Nuance and usage context
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너 이번에 전남친 차단한 거 보니까 진짜 손절미 넘친다.
Seeing how you blocked your ex-boyfriend this time, you are seriously bursting with 'sonjeolmi'.
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