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A Korean term which means senior or elder. It uses when a female is speaking to an older male than her in professional or scholastic context.
A: Do you need some help?
B: Yes, I do. Thank you sunbae!
sunbae by Naomi Kiwi December 30, 2011
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The maknae of the South Korean boygroup Btob. He's the craziest, dorkiest person ever. He loves to annoy his hyungs very much specially Changsub. He has a very beautiful voice. He's often called Yookjaldo.
Idol 1: Who's screaming in the waiting room?
Idol 2: Probably Sungjae sunbaenim practicing his vocals.
sungjae by Hutazone March 1, 2021
"Sunbae" is a Korean word that means senior or elder to a person in their profession.
"Sunbae, I got these printed out for you,"
"Sunbae had to take a leave because she/he was not feeling well,"
Sunbae by honestly tired... May 12, 2022

sunbaenim 

In korean A Sunbaenim is basically your senior or has more experience than you in a particular thing.
Person 1 : Areum has been here for 4 years now
person 2 : Ohh so They're our Sunbaenim
sunbaenim by qvllrnzz August 20, 2022
one of the most talented people you'll ever see. He always makes everybody laugh! Underrated vocals king (stan btob)
I need a Sungjae in my life.
Sungjae by Alessandra! June 19, 2017
A true star that shines brightly wherever he goes. His eyes are so captivating and so is his personality. Weird, most of the time, but you'll get to love him because of his uniqueness and craziness. One of the most hardworking people you'll meet. A loyal and genuine friend. An inspiration and a role model. You'll never get enough of his amazing voice. Plus, his looks are to die for~ A handsome weirdo who makes girls scream at the top of their lungs! Ooh~ He looks so damn hot with glasses, too.
You're one of a kind, Sungjae.

Sungjae, Yook can do it.
Oh my me!
Sungjae by himnaeyo_ok November 23, 2021
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anyone who succeeds in disgracing/over indulging themselves in the throws of clubland
28 hours and 4 clubs later, gurning for england but still refusing to go home - a total wrongun!!
wrongun by bevvers March 21, 2007
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square grouper

Nickname given to bales of marijuana thrown overboard or out of airplanes. Origin is reportedly from members of the US Coast Guard in the area of Southern Florida.
"Base we've got some square groupers floating outside of Miami harbor."
square grouper by slipsheet November 6, 2004
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A girl who does ballet and only talks about ballet. Her schedule is filled with dance classes which does not allow her to do any other activity.
"Hey, do you know that girl Sally?"

"Yeah, she's kind of annoying. All she ever talks about it ballet."

"Wow, what a Bunhead."

"Hey Sally, you want to hang out this weekend?"
"I can't, I have dance."
"You're such a Bunhead."

"Yeah... I know."
Bunhead by Jen00 October 24, 2014
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trucker's tan 

A sunburn or suntan focused on the left arm. It is caused by the left side of the body being the only half that gets exposed to sunlight while driving. Presumably, it would be located on the right side of the body in countries where they drive on the left side of the road.
I had a trucker's tan after driving for 10 straight hours on a sunny day.
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The phenomenon where adults salivate at children's toys
Every time I walk into the toy aisle, I catch myself kidulting over the latest action figures and LEGO sets!
kidulting by Emotional Cruiser October 12, 2025
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British slang for a scientist or technical expert, esp . when the speaker is not certain of the expert’s specific field of study. Not necessarily derogatory, but typically used by persons without a technical background. In the US, the equivalent would be “egghead”, “squint”, or “geek.”

Origin of the word is unknown. Started sometime in World War 2. Given the typical evolution of British slang, could easily have started because what these experts did was confusing or “baffling” to the common person.
According to the boffins downstairs, the murderer used a serrated blade.
Boffin by Agnon February 11, 2023
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