webtoon
/ˈweb.tuːn/
Korean Origin
Entertainment
Original Word
웹툰
Hangul (weptun)
Entered English
2010s
First recorded usage in English
The Story Behind "webtoon"
From Korean 'weptun' (웹툰), a blend of 'web' and 'cartoon'. Digital comics designed for vertical scrolling on smartphones. Originated in South Korea in the early 2000s.
Example Usage
"Many popular K-dramas are based on successful webtoons."