갑툭튀 (gaptuktwi)
What 갑툭튀 means
A sudden, unexpected appearance.
When Koreans use it
Describe someone or something appearing without warning, including a jump scare.
A short conversation
Korean
A: 고양이가 어디서 나왔어?
B: 갑툭튀해서 놀랐어.
English
A: Where did the cat come from?
B: It popped out and startled me.
Use it with care
Short for 갑자기 툭 튀어나오다. Often playful, sometimes used for startling scenes.
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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