spicy noodle
/ˈspaɪsi ˈnuːdəl/
CommonRefers to Samyang's Buldak ramen, the subject of a viral eating challenge where people film themselves eating the whole pack.
Sometimes used loosely to mean any spicy instant noodle. Context usually makes it clear whether someone means the specific challenge format or just a spicy bowl of ramen.
Real-world examples3 examples
| # | Example | What it means | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | my mom walked in while i was crying over spicy noodles and she thought someone died | The person was in visible distress from the heat and their parent overreacted. | tiktok, 2023 |
| 02 | the spicy noodle challenge ruined my tolerance for like two days | Eating the noodles temporarily made regular food feel less flavorful or affected the person physically. | reddit, 2022 |
| 03 | samyang spicy noodle is genuinely delicious if you can handle it | The product tastes good beyond the challenge context if you can tolerate the heat. | x, 2024 |
Use it when
- Referencing the Samyang Buldak fire noodle challenge.
- Talking about very spicy instant noodles in a casual context.
- Recommending or warning someone about a spicy noodle product.
Do not use it when
- You mean Shin Ramyun or a different spicy ramen product specifically.
- You are writing a recipe or product review in a formal context.
Variations and related forms
Origin and context
Samyang's Buldak 2x Spicy ramen launched in South Korea around 2012. The fire noodle challenge took off globally on YouTube around 2016 and resurged on TikTok multiple times through 2023.
- First seen
- mid-2010s
- Confidence
- medium
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