What does 존맛 (jonmat) mean?
- 존맛jonmat
Super tasty / Crazy good
Casual: friends and people younger than you
존맛 (jonmat) is Korean slang meaning "super tasty" or "crazy good". You will see it everywhere in food reviews, comments and texts. Be aware that it contains a vulgar word, so it is not polite language.
Where it comes from
존 comes from 존나, a vulgar intensifier roughly like "f***ing" in English. 맛 means "taste", from 맛있다 ("to be tasty"). Together it is close to "f***ing delicious", though most young people use it so often that it feels softer than that.
How to use 존맛
Young people use 존맛 with close friends, in group chats and online food posts. It is extremely common, but it is still crude slang.
Do not use it with parents, teachers, older people, at work or with anyone you are not close to. Even some friends may find it vulgar. The safe version that works with anyone is 진짜 맛있어 (jinjja masisseo), "It's really tasty", or 진짜 맛있어요 to be polite.
The longer 존맛탱 (jonmattaeng) means the same thing with a playful sound. Online it is often typed as JMT.
Examples
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Texting a friend about a new snack
Trying a restaurant with friends
Posting about street food
Other ways to say it
| Korean | Meaning | When |
|---|---|---|
| 존맛탱 | Crazy delicious | Same meaning, playful ending. Also vulgar. |
| JMT | Crazy delicious | Typed abbreviation of 존맛탱. |
| 진짜 맛있어 | It's really tasty | Safe casual version for anyone you talk to casually. |
| 진짜 맛있어요 | It's really tasty | Safe polite version. |
Questions learners ask
Is jonmat a bad word?
It contains 존, which comes from a vulgar word, so yes, it is crude. Friends use it all the time, but avoid it with older people, at work or in polite situations.
What does JMT mean in Korean?
JMT is short for 존맛탱 (jonmattaeng), "crazy delicious". It has the same vulgar root as 존맛.
What can I say instead of jonmat?
Say 진짜 맛있어 ("It's really tasty") or, politely, 진짜 맛있어요. Both are safe with anyone.