tteokbokki
/tɒkˈboʊ.ki/
Korean Origin
Food & Drink
Original Word
떡볶이
Hangul (tteokbokki)
Entered English
2010s
First recorded usage in English
The Story Behind "tteokbokki"
From Korean 'tteokbokki' (떡볶이), stir-fried rice cakes in a spicy gochujang sauce. A popular Korean street food that has gained international recognition.
Example Usage
"The spicy tteokbokki from that street vendor is amazing."