What does namsachin mean in Korean?

남사친 Namsachin

Also written: 남자 사람 친구

Meaning

A guy friend who is not a boyfriend.

When
Appeared around 2013, peaked around 2016
Heard in
relationships, daily life
Feels
neutral
Politeness
Casual. Fine with friends and online; skip it in formal writing or with people you should be polite to.

How Koreans use Namsachin

  • 남사친이랑 밥 먹었다.

    Had dinner with my namsachin.

  • 남사친 경계선.

    The namsachin boundary.