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In Korea there are many words which are neither English nor Korean, instead this mixture is often called Konglish.

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Motorcycles are really just automatic bicycles, so in Konglish we call them autbi or autobis in plural.

Domain: Automotive; Category: Electric vehicle; Motorcycles

If you are driving and your tire is flat in konglish you would say that you have a punk tire.

Domain: Automotive; Rubber; Category: Tires; Tires

A comedian is a gagman. This is a play off of the fact that they make people laugh by using gags.

Domain: TV shows; Category: Comedy

Instead of saying air conditioning or air conditioner in Konglish people will just say, "aircon".

Domain: Household appliances; Category: Air conditioners

When someone wants you to finish a drink they will tell you, "one shot!" In The United Stated people would say, "bottoms up".

Domain: Beverages; Category: Other alcoholic products

The names of purses and bags can get confusing. In Konglish a backpack or handbag is often referred to as a sack.

Domain: Luggage & bags; Category: Handbags

Any longer coat (commonly called trench coats) is referred to as a burberry coat in Kinglish regardless of the brand.

Domain: Fashion; Category: General fashion

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