치맥 (chimaek)
What 치맥 means
Fried chicken and beer.
When Koreans use it
Suggest a casual meal built around the popular pairing.
A short conversation
Korean
A: 오늘 저녁 뭐 먹지?
B: 치맥 어때?
English
A: What shall we have tonight?
B: Chicken and beer?
Use it with care
Combines 치킨 and 맥주. A nonalcoholic drink is always an option.
From Korean Your Teacher Doesn’t Teach You by Injin Hwang. The meaning, usage, dialogue, and notes above follow the author’s book.
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