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Modern Korean Slang & Expressions

꿀잼

kkuljaem

The concept

搞笑 / 꿀잼 — The 꿀 (honey) prefix

How Koreans say it

꿀 ('honey') is slapped on words to mean 'super/awesome.' 꿀잼 = 꿀+재미 = hilariously fun (opposite 노잼, no fun). Also 꿀맛 (delicious), 꿀팁 (great tip), and 꿀 떨어지다 ('honey is dripping') = looking at someone with adoring, lovey eyes.

Examples

KoreanEnglish
이 드라마 완전 꿀잼이야, 꼭 봐!
i deurama wanjeon kkuljaemiya, kkok bwa!
This drama is totally hilarious, you have to watch it!

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