감다살 (gam-da-sal) meaning in Korean
감다살 · gam-da-sal
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'gam-da-sal' (감다살) is a Korean slang term that means someone's sense of humor or wit is completely alive. It is often used to praise a creator or friend who has regained their comedic touch. This popular Gen-Z meme is the exact opposite of losing one's touch.
Pronunciation
gam-da-sal
Intensity
Mild
Frequency
Common
Categories
Buzzword, Meme, Gen-Z
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Meaning
It is an abbreviation for 'One's sense is completely alive' in Korean. It is used to praise someone for regaining their touch, showing great wit, or doing something highly entertaining. It is the direct opposite of the slang 'gam-da-dwi' which means losing one's touch.
Korean editor note
'감 다 살았다'의 줄임말로, 유머 감각이나 트렌드를 읽는 센스가 여전히 뛰어나거나 이전의 폼을 완벽히 되찾았을 때 칭찬하는 표현입니다. 인터넷 방송이나 커뮤니티 등에서 누군가의 재치 있는 드립이나 행동에 환호할 때 긍정적인 의미로 널리 쓰입니다.
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Understanding when and how to use 감다살 matters as much as knowing its meaning. Tone, social setting, and formality all affect how this word lands.
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오늘 드립 진짜 미쳤다, 완전 감다살!
Your jokes are totally crazy today, you've definitely still got it!
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