Nuance Dictionary / Anxiety & Uncertainty

조마조마하다 jo-ma-jo-ma-ha-da

Feeling incredibly nervous, anxious, and fearful about a pending outcome

You are watching a horror movie and the character slowly opens a closet door. Your heart is pounding. You feel '조마조마하다'. Also used when watching your favorite sports team defend a 1-point lead in the final minute.

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