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Slang

갑분싸

gapbunssa

The mood suddenly went cold — an awkward silence.

OriginFirst syllables of 갑자기 분위기 싸해짐 (the mood suddenly turns chilly).

When to useRight after someone says the wrong thing at a gathering.

CarefulCasual — fine with friends, out of place in formal writing or with your boss.

Examples

  • 전 애인 얘기 꺼내서 갑분싸 됐잖아.

    You brought up your ex and the room went silent.

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