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Meaning of Koreaboo | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. A non-Korean person who is obsessed with Korean culture (especially K-pop or K-dramas).
    derogatory, often, slang
  2. Alternative letter-case form of Koreaboo.
    alt-of

Examples

“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.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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