maknae

English

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Etymology

Borrowed from Korean 막내 (mangnae, “youngest person in a group”), transferred from its original meaning of "lastborn child".

Pronunciation

  • (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈmækneɪ/, /ˈmʌŋneɪ/
  • (General American) IPA(key): /ˈmɑkneɪ/, /ˈmʌŋneɪ/
  • Rhymes: -ækneɪ, -ʌŋneɪ
  • Audio (US):(file)

Noun

maknae (plural maknaes)

  1. (South Korean idol fandom) The youngest member of an idol group.
    Coordinate terms: hyung, unnie

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