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💥갑툭튀

/gap-tuk-twi/

갑툭튀 means something or someone suddenly pops out with no warning. It is a clipped Korean internet expression from “갑자기 툭 튀어나오다,” often used for surprise appearances, jump scares, or random comments.
갑툭튀 meaning visual explanation
💬 Online community🌀 MultipleFirst seen 2000

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갑툭튀 is a clipped form of the Korean phrase “갑자기 툭 튀어나오다.” It spread widely through online communities, gaming talk, horror content, and comment sections as a short way to describe something that appears abruptly. The exact first use is unclear, so the year is approximate.

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  • "I was watching the video peacefully, then a ghost 갑툭튀’d and scared me."
  • "Why did that spoiler suddenly pop up in the comments like that?"

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