Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

chimaek

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: chi-maek
IPA

18

Scrabble Score

7

Letters

2

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The pairing of fried chicken and beer, originating in South Korea.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"Some claim only a specific frying method qualifies as “authentic” Korean-style chicken, but there are so many chimaek styles – chicken places are forever hatching new techniques and flavor combinations – that no one really has a say on what counts and what doesn’t."

Etymology

Borrowed from Korean 치맥 (chimaek).

Usage

Uncountable

Questions

What does chimaek mean?: The pairing of fried chicken and beer, originating in South Korea.
Where does chimaek come from?: Borrowed from Korean 치맥 (chimaek).

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