움짤 (umjjal)
What 움짤 means
An animated image or looping clip.
When Koreans use it
Talk about a short moving image used for reactions online.
A short conversation
Korean
A: 이 사진 움직이네.
B: 응, 움짤이야.
English
A: This image moves!
B: Yes, it's an animated clip.
Use it with care
Short for 움직이는 짤. Often a GIF, but the file format can differ.
From Korean Your Teacher Doesn’t Teach You by Injin Hwang. The meaning, usage, dialogue, and notes above follow the author’s book.
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