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인싸

inssa

MildSouth Korea
inssa

Meaning

Someone who's socially plugged in — popular, well-connected, always in the middle of things. Opposite of 아싸 (outsider). From 인싸이더 (insider), shortened to 인싸. Being 인싸 in Korean culture means you're always in the loop, at every gathering, and everyone knows your name.

인싸 = insider (shortened from '인싸'이더, Korean pronunciation of "insider")

Example

Everybody in school knows this guy, total 인싸.

Equivalent

insider

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