심쿵

simkung

What it means

Heart-flutter — something so cute or romantic your heart skips.

Where it comes from

심장 (heart) + 쿵 (thud).

When you'd use it

Reacting to a cute puppy or a romantic scene.

Example

고양이가 손 내밀 때 심쿵했어.My heart melted when the cat reached out its paw.

Careful

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