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깡충깡충 kkang-chung-kkang-chung
An intentional adult mimicry of toddler-like hopping used to weaponize cuteness for social affection.
What does 깡충깡충 mean?
깡충깡충 (kkang-chung-kkang-chung) means: An intentional adult mimicry of toddler-like hopping used to weaponize cuteness for social affection.
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How it's actually used
- 나 오늘 깡충깡충 뛰어서 겨우 막차 탔어!
Na o-neul kkang-chung-kkang-chung ttwieo-seo gyeo-u mak-cha tas-seo!
I hopped, skip-jumped all the way and barely caught the last train!
💡 Framing a frantic run as rabbit-hopping instantly disarms annoyance with theatrical vulnerability. - 카페 가려고 깡충깡충 걸어오는 중이야.
Ka-pe ga-ryeo-go kkang-chung-kkang-chung geor-eo-o-neun jung-i-ya.
I'm doing my little rabbit hop over to the cafe right now.
💡 Texting this to a partner or close friend signals a cheerful, attention-seeking mood. - 왜 그렇게 깡충깡충 뛰어다녀, 다쳐!
Wae geu-reo-ke kkang-chung-kkang-chung ttwieo-da-nyeo, da-chyeo!
Why are you bouncing around all over the place like that, you'll get hurt!
💡 Acknowledging someone's deliberate a-gyo movement with a playful, mock-scolding tone.
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