하이텐션 (haitensyeon)
What 하이텐션 means
Full of energy.
When Koreans use it
Describe someone who is especially lively, talkative, or excited.
A short conversation
Korean
A: 아침부터 하이텐션이네.
B: 여행 가니까!
English
A: So much energy this morning!
B: We're going on a trip!
Use it with care
Casual entertainment-style language. It does not mean anxiety here.
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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