Fried chicken and beer — the national pairing.
Not just a food order but an occasion: 치맥 means the whole evening of chicken, beer and sitting around talking. Peaks in summer, by the river, and during football matches. A 2014 drama made it famous across Asia.
A blend of 치킨 (chicken) and 맥주 (beer). Korean loves squashing two words into two syllables.
Totally neutral — you can say it to anyone. Just note it implies alcohol, so read the room at work.
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