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koreaboo
What does koreaboo mean?
A person, usually non-Korean, who fetishizes or excessively imitates Korean culture in a way others find cringeworthy or disrespectful. Generally used as an insult.
"Calling everyone oppa unironically is peak koreaboo behavior."
Origin
Blend of 'Korea' + 'weeaboo' (obsessive fan).
Frequently asked questions
What is a koreaboo?
It's a person, usually non-Korean, who fetishizes or excessively imitates Korean culture in a way others find cringeworthy or disrespectful.
Is koreaboo an insult?
Yes, it's generally used as an insult to mock someone whose obsession with Korean culture comes across as disrespectful or over-the-top.
Where does the word koreaboo come from?
It blends 'Korea' with 'weeaboo', the term for a non-Japanese person obsessively fixated on Japanese culture.
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