Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
mukbang
Noun
/ˈmʊkˌbæŋ/
Definition
A live-streamed eating show where a host consumes large quantities of food while interacting with their audience.
Examples
- She loves to watch mukbang videos while having dinner.
- The mukbang host had a massive feast spread out on the table.
- Many people find mukbangs oddly satisfying to watch.
Meaning
Mukbang combines the Korean words for ‘eating’ (muk) and ‘broadcast’ (bang), and it has become popular for its entertainment value and the sense of community it creates.
Synonyms
- Eating show
- Food broadcast
- Feasting stream
