짱이에요 · 짱이다 · 짱 + adjective (짱 좋아요 = super good)
the best, awesome; super, really (before adjectives)
Example
여기 떡볶이 진짜 짱이에요!
The tteokbokki here is seriously the best!
Word parts
Often linked to 장 (長) 'head, chief', said with a tense consonant for emphasis; the origin is not certain.
Good to know
Casual. A thumbs-up with 짱! means 'the best!'. Also found in compounds like 얼짱 'great-looking (literally face-best)'.
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