엠창 (em-chang) meaning in Korean
엠창 · em-chang
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'em-chang' (엠창) is a highly offensive Korean swear word used primarily by youths as an extreme vow to prove they are telling the absolute truth. Derived from a derogatory phrase insulting one's mother, it is considered one of the most severe and socially taboo insults in Korea.
Pronunciation
em-chang
Intensity
Extreme
Frequency
Occasional
Categories
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Meaning
'Emchang' is a highly offensive Korean swear word derived from the phrase meaning 'your mother is a prostitute'. It is predominantly used by youths to aggressively swear that they are telling the truth, essentially betting their mother's honor on it. Due to its extreme vulgarity and derogatory nature towards parents, it is considered one of the most severe insults.
Korean editor note
'애미 창녀'의 줄임말로 상대방의 어머니를 심하게 모욕하는 패륜적인 욕설입니다. 주로 청소년이나 젊은 층 사이에서 자신이 하는 말이 진실임을 강하게 맹세할 때 자신의 어머니를 걸고 사용합니다. 매우 천박하고 모욕적인 표현이므로 사회적으로 강하게 금기시됩니다.
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내 말이 진짜라니까? 거짓말이면 엠창이다.
I am telling the truth! If it is a lie, I swear on my mother's life.
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