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짬뽕

jjam-bbong

historical derogatory usage about mixed ancestry

What does 짬뽕 mean?

historical derogatory usage about mixed ancestry.

From the original card

Normally, jjam-bbong is a Chinese spicy mixed seafood and noodle dish, but as slang it is a racial slur for someone of biracial parentage, otherwise known as "mixed" or "mixed-blooded."

The historical slang sense shown here is a racial slur. The card also names a noodle dish; this slang sense is offensive when applied to a person.

From the published Badass Korean archive. Slang depends on the relationship and setting; historical explanations and origin stories have not been newly reviewed. Some cards include profanity, insults, or sexual language.

짬뽕 — historical derogatory usage about mixed ancestry; original illustrated Korean slang flashcard
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