An alternative to swearing, typically used among
white suburban mothers in North America.
It may be used to express joy,
pleasure, or excitement, or even aggression in settings such as soccer games, dance recitals, the grocery
store, etc.
“Holy budangus, Susan! This casserole is fantastic.”
“
Cathy, move your fat budangus out of my way. You’re standing
right in
front of the Lean Cuisines!”