mukbang
noun/ˈmʌkbæŋ/
/ˈmʌkbɑːŋ/
[countable, uncountable] (from Korean)- a video, especially one that is live-streamed, of a person eating a large quantity of food while talking to an audience; these videos as a genre
- Mukbang YouTubers are getting millions of viewers and subscribers.
Word OriginKorean, blend of meokda ‘eat’ and bangsong ‘broadcast’.Want to learn more?
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