broadcast jockey en · NOUN
Etymology
From broadcast + jockey, modelled on disc jockey and video jockey.
Meanings
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(South-Korea) A streamer (person who streams activities on their computer to a live online audience).
Mukbang was made popular in Korea in the late 2000s by broadcast jockeys (BJs) who started live-streaming their shows wherein they consume large meals by using online livestreaming platforms such as Afreeca TV or YouTube.
2020, Hyesu Park, Understanding Hallyu: The Korean Wave Through Literature, Webtoon, and Mukbang:The virtual community ends up expanding far beyond the broadcast jockey, and envelops all those logged on at the same time.
2020, Eve Turow-Paul, Hungry: Avocado Toast, Instagram Influencers, and Our Search for Connection and Meaning:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| broadcast jockeys | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| BJ | alternative | lexicographic |