Korean

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Etymology

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Of native Korean origin. (kkul, honey) +‎ (mat, taste).

Pronunciation

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Romanizations
Revised Romanization?kkulmat
Revised Romanization (translit.)?kkulmas
McCune–Reischauer?kkulmat
Yale Romanization?kkwul.mas

Noun

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꿀맛 (kkulmat)

  1. (slang) being delicious
  2. (slang, by extension) the bee's knees
  3. (literally) sugariness, i.e. honeyed, sugary taste
    Synonym: 단맛 (danmat)