Korean Conversation · Level 416
15 words
Korean word
밀당
Pronunciation
Romanizationmildang
Meaning
- nounpush and pull
Example
연애에서는 밀당이 중요해.yeo nae e seo neun mil dang i chung yo hae
In dating, a push-and-pull dynamic is important.
More examples
그의 밀당 때문에 오해가 생겼다.keu ui mil dang ttae mu ne o hae ga saeng gyeot tta
His push-and-pull behavior led to a misunderstanding.
Core concept
A deliberate rhythm of moving closer and backing off to gauge the other person's interest.
Common phrases
연애 밀당yeo nae mil dang
push and pull in dating
밀당 심리mil dang sim ni
the psychology of push and pull
밀당 전략mil dang cheol lyak
a push-and-pull strategy
Similar words
줄다리기chuldarigi: A tug-of-war-like struggle in which each side tries to gain control.
밀고 당기기milgo tanggigi: A back-and-forth of moving closer and pulling away to test the other person's response.
주고받기chugobatkki: A mutual exchange of words or actions used to adjust a relationship.
Definition in Korean
상대의 관심을 얻기 위해 일부러 거리를 두거나 다가가며 반응을 살피는 행위sang dae ui kwan si meul eot kki wi hae il bu reo keo ri reul tu geo na ta ga ga myeo pa neung eul sal pi neun haeng wi
Word origin
The slang noun is formed by shortening the Korean verbs for push and pull and joining their stems.
Usage tips
- In conversation, this word often sounds playful and dating-focused rather than like a serious relationship term.
Opposites
- 솔직함soljikamopennessnoun
- 직진chikjjinstraight aheadnoun
Related words
- 밀당하다mildanghadaalternate between pushing and pullingverb
- 밀당꾼mildangkkunpush-and-pull playernoun