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Korean life dictionary

22 short guides to words and manners

Slang

열일

yeoril

Working hard, crushing it.

OriginShort for 열심히 일하다.

When to usePraising someone busy — or a face that looks great (얼굴이 열일한다).

CarefulCasual — fine with friends, out of place in formal writing or with your boss.

Examples

  • 오늘도 열일하는 우리 팀장님!

    Our team lead, working hard as always!

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