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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."

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