mukbang
/ˈmʌk.bæŋ/
Korean Origin
Entertainment
Original Word
먹방
Hangul (meokbang)
Entered English
2010s
First recorded usage in English
The Story Behind "mukbang"
From Korean 'meokbang' (먹방), a blend of 'meokda' (to eat) and 'bangsong' (broadcast). An online video trend where hosts eat large quantities of food while interacting with viewers.
Example Usage
"Mukbang videos have become surprisingly popular on YouTube."