Korean

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Etymology

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From 잼민이 (jaemmini), blended with (sun, a common letter in (chiefly older) female names). See the etymology of 잼민이 (jaemmini) for more information.

Noun

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잼순이 (jaemsuni)

  1. (uncommon, neologism, Internet slang, sometimes derogatory) a young girl, especially an elementary schooler [from late 2010s]
    Coordinate term: 잼민이 (jaemmini)

Usage notes

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The distinction between 잼민이 (jaemmini) and 잼순이 (jaemsuni) is not very common. In many cases, 잼민이 (jaemmini) is used for both boys and girls.