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What Does "momjjang" (몸짱) Mean in Korean?

fit body / muscular person — the hidden emotional layer and cultural context behind it, not just the dictionary translation.

Meaning

몸짱

momjjang

fit body / muscular person

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What Koreans really mean

This term is commonly used in everyday conversation, especially among younger generations, to describe someone who takes good care of their body or has an enviable physique. It's often used admiringly, sometimes jokingly, and can imply a lot of effort put into fitness.

💬 Used in real life

Said when seeing someone with an impressive physique at the beach or gym.

Used when commenting on a celebrity's fit body on TV or social media.

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Grammar Breakdown

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mom

noun

Means 'body' or 'physique'.

jjang

noun (slang)

A slang term meaning 'best,' 'top,' or 'leader.' Often attached to other words to mean 'best of X'.

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body imagefitnessslangcompliment

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