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mukbang
noun
a video of someone eating large amounts of food, often while speaking to the viewer as if sharing a meal
Why Dictionary.com chose mukbang
More about mukbang
- First recorded in 2010–15 in English.
- Korean meokbang; combines meok, meaning “to eat,” + bang(song), meaning “broadcast.”
EXAMPLES OF MUKBANG
- In their vegetarian mukbang, the influencers explained each dish before taking a bite.
- At the end of each mukbang, they had a blooper reel with sauce mishaps and off-camera giggles.
banshee
noun
a wailing spirit in Irish folklore seen or heard as a sign a family member will soon die
Why Dictionary.com chose banshee
More about banshee
- First recorded in 1765–75.
- Combines the Irish word bean, meaning “woman,” + sídhe “of a fairy mound.”
EXAMPLES OF BANSHEE
- The cat’s wail in the alley could have been mistaken for a banshee.
- In Irish folklore, the banshee is not evil, just a sorrowful herald of death.
tycoon
noun
a businessperson with great wealth or influence
Why Dictionary.com chose tycoon
More about tycoon
- First recorded in 1855–60.
- From Japanese taikun, meaning “great prince,” a title used for a shogun.
EXAMPLES OF TYCOON
- That waterfront mansion belongs to a shipping tycoon.
- The oil tycoon faced backlash for environmental violations.
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