Korean Dictionary
How to say "Weird Taste" in Korean
“Weird Taste” in Korean is 병맛 (pronounced "byeongmat").
병맛
byeongmat
Usage & Context
Describing something with a weird, sick, or bizarre taste. Used to criticize something as being strange or having poor quality.
Example Sentence
그 영화 병맛이야.
That movie has a weird taste.
How to use 병맛 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Weird Taste” is 병맛, romanized as byeongmat.
Usage tip
Use slang only with friends or people who already speak casually with you. It can sound rude in formal Korean.
Common mistake
Do not rely only on the English meaning. Read the Korean example sentence and notice the particles, word order, and politeness level around 병맛.
Pronunciation Guide
"병" (byeong) sounds like "byung," similar to the "byung" in "bungalow" but with a slightly more nasal 'ng' sound. "맛" (mat) sounds like "maht," rhyming with "pot" or "got." The stress is on the first syllable, "병."
More Example Sentences
Describing a webtoon with a strange, addictive quality.
이 웹툰 진짜 병맛인데 계속 보게 돼.
This webtoon is really weird/bizarre, but I keep watching it.
Commenting on a commercial that's strange but effective.
그 광고 완전 병맛이라서 기억에 남네.
That commercial is so bizarre/weird that it's memorable.
Reacting to a joke that's so bad it's funny.
친구의 병맛 개그에 다들 빵 터졌어.
Everyone burst out laughing at my friend's bizarre/silly joke.
Cultural Context
"병맛" literally means "sick taste" or "disease taste," but it's used to describe something that is bizarre, absurd, nonsensical, or even poorly made, yet often has a strange, addictive charm or comedic value. It's a popular term in online culture, especially for webtoons, internet memes, and independent films that intentionally embrace a low-quality or absurd aesthetic. It's not necessarily a negative criticism; sometimes "병맛" content is celebrated for its unique, unconventional appeal.
Editorial note
We flag slang like 병맛 for register and audience, since Korean slang can shift quickly and may sound rude outside close friendships.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
진짜 병맛이다.
It's really bizarre/weird.
병맛 개그.
Bizarre/silly humor.
병맛 콘텐츠.
Bizarre/absurd content.
Related Expressions
이상하다
isanghada
to be strange, weird
어이없다
eoi-eopda
to be absurd, dumbfounding
황당하다
hwangdanghada
to be preposterous, ridiculous
독특하다
dokteukada
to be unique, peculiar
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