Etymology

hyung

H4Y4U1N1G2

Today it means: An affectionate term of address for an older brother or somewhat older man. Full definition →

Korean 형(兄)
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The story

  1. Korean · borrowed from형(兄)“older brother of a man”
  2. English todayhyung

Borrowed from Korean 형(兄) (hyeong, “older brother of a man”).

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