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sseom

What it means

The flirty stage before officially dating.

Where it comes from

From English “something” — as in “there's something between them.”

When you'd use it

Asking a friend about a crush.

Example

너 요즘 그 사람이랑 썸 타지?You've got a thing going with that person, right?

Careful

Casual — fine with friends, out of place in formal writing or with your boss.