미친년 (michinnyeon)

mit͡ɕʰinɲʌ̹ninsult, sexual

What does 미친년 (michinnyeon) mean? 미친년 (michinnyeon) is a Korean severe that translates to “crazy bitch / psycho bitch” in English.

crazy woman

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"crazy bitch / psycho bitch"

The female equivalent of michinnom. Highly offensive slur for women acting irrationally.

완전 미친년이네. (Wanjeon michinnyeon-ine. - She’s a total crazy bitch.)

Context

  • Expressing strong frustration or emphasis
  • Only among very close friends who share this register
  • Direct confrontation (use with caution)

Avoid

  • Professional or formal settings
  • Around elders or authority figures
  • Public spaces — will cause genuine offense
  • Mixed company or unfamiliar social groups
  • Job interviews, meetings, or customer-facing situations

Cultural Context

'Nyeon' is a derogatory term for a woman. This is considered harsher than the male version and carries misogynistic weight.

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