noun, slang ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A non-Korean person who is obsessed with Korean culture (especially K-pop or K-dramas). derogatory, often, slang

   "These “koreaboos” idealize my culture and cast me as a player in their K-drama fantasies, expecting me to look and act as such."

2. 2
   Alternative letter-case form of Koreaboo. alt-of

Synonyms

All synonyms

koreaphile

Example

More examples

"Emily would never date a Koreaboo."

Etymology

Blend of Korea + weeaboo.

Related phrases

k popsouth korean

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