hyung

hyung · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    (Korean) A term used by males in Korean culture to address or refer to an older male friend or older brother; equivalent to "big brother."

Related words

See also: noona, oppa, unnie
Synonyms: big_brother, older_brother

Etymology

From Korean 형 (hyeong), meaning "older brother" when used by a male speaker. Part of Korean honorific system based on age and social hierarchy.