Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

koreaboo

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.27 in modern English

Syllables: ko-re-aboo
IPA

14

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

3

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A non-Korean person who is obsessed with Korean culture (especially K-pop or K-dramas).

Derogatory; Slang

noun

Alternative letter-case form of Koreaboo.

Example Sentences

"These “koreaboos” idealize my culture and cast me as a player in their K-drama fantasies, expecting me to look and act as such."
"I wanted to feel superior to the Kpop-obsessed koreaboos at camp who held up double Victory signs in all their pictures."
"South Korean actor Ji Soo makes his way to capture the hearts of Filipino koreaboos as the newest member of Team Penshoppe."

Etymology

Blend of Korea + weeaboo.

Usage

Inflected Forms

Koreaboos (plural)

Synonyms

Koreaphile

Questions

What does koreaboo mean?: A non-Korean person who is obsessed with Korean culture (especially K-pop or K-dramas).
Where does koreaboo come from?: Blend of Korea + weeaboo.

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