Sunbae
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Sunbae is a noun meaning An upperclassman or senior, in the context of Korea.
Meaning
An upperclassman or senior, in the context of Korea.
More Meanings
- (South Korean idol fandom) An older or more experienced idol, viewed as a veteran, mentor, or predecessor.
Example Sentences
Winner and iKon learned and grew by following their sunbaes' (seniors) footsteps.
How many people had told her these things? She’d lost count. Family. Friends. Colleagues. Seonbaes.
The members were decked out in classic 90s fashion which was very reminiscent of their sunbaes H.O.T.
When students start their freshmen year in college, they are taken care of by their sunbaes, who give them various advice about school.
Word Forms
- sunbaes
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include upper, senpai, upperclassman, upperclassperson, senior, yangban.
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