What does pro-bulpyeonleo mean in Korean?

프로불편러 Pro-bulpyeonleo

Also written: 프로 불편러

Meaning

Someone who is professionally offended by small things (satirical).

When
Appeared around 2018, peaked around 2019
Heard in
social media, society, humor
Feels
satire, humor
Politeness
Rude or crude in tone — fine with close friends, but avoid it with elders, teachers, or at work.

How Koreans use Pro-bulpyeonleo

  • 프로불편러 모드 켜졌다.

    Pro-bulpyeonleo mode activated.

  • 이건 프로불편러 아니고 정당한 지적이다.

    This isn't pro-bulpyeonleo, it's a fair point.

Similar slang in other languages

Japanese
冷笑系
Chinese (mainland)
杠精
Chinese (Taiwan)
酸民
Spanish
hater