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outburst

NounSino-Korean: 暴發

  1. 1

    outburst

    The state of a harbored feeling, etc., fiercely bursting out at once.

    Korean definition: 속에 쌓여 있던 감정 등이 한꺼번에 거세게 쏟아져 나옴.

    • That person's expression looked like his anger was about to explode.

    • Minjun couldn't hold back the outburst of hurt feelings toward Yumin.

  2. 2

    explosion; spread

    An act of power, heat, etc., suddenly spreading or rising.

    Korean definition: 힘이나 열기 등이 갑자기 퍼지거나 일어남.

    • With the continuous explosion in sales, our store is incredibly busy.

    • As if proving its explosive popularity, this drama is the center of buzz day after day.

  3. 3

    outbreak

    The state of a certain incident happening suddenly.

    Korean definition: 어떤 사건이 갑자기 벌어짐.

    • Movements opposing the dictatorship's oppression broke out everywhere.

    • At the unexpected outbreak of the riot, no one knew what to do.