갑분싸 (gap-bun-ssa) meaning in Korean
갑분싸 · gap-bun-ssa
Listen to pronunciation
'gap-bun-ssa' (갑분싸) is a Korean slang term that describes the moment when the mood suddenly becomes awkward or chilly. It is widely used to point out the vibe-killing silence that follows an unfunny joke or inappropriate comment among friends.
Pronunciation
gap-bun-ssa
Intensity
Mild
Frequency
Occasional
Categories
Meme
App only
Get the full picture in kslang.
- Listen to native pronunciation
- All examples with audio
- Full nuance & usage context
- Daily slang & quizzes
Meaning
'Gapbunssa' is an abbreviation for 'suddenly the mood becomes awkward or chilly.' It is widely used when someone says or does something inappropriate that instantly kills the vibe of a gathering or conversation.
Korean editor note
'갑자기 분위기 싸해짐'의 줄임말로, 누군가의 뜬금없거나 눈치 없는 말과 행동으로 인해 분위기가 어색하고 냉랭해지는 상황을 뜻합니다. 주로 대화의 흐름을 끊는 재미없는 농담을 했을 때 자주 사용됩니다.
Nuance and usage context
Understanding when and how to use 갑분싸 matters as much as knowing its meaning. Tone, social setting, and formality all affect how this word lands.
Read full context in AppExamples
아, 너 때문에 갑분싸 됐잖아.
Ah, the vibe just got completely killed because of you.
4 more examples with audio available in the app
See all examples in App