interjection Pop Culture

Daebak

/ˈdɛ.bak/ · interjection · informal

Korean for 'awesome' or 'jackpot' — what you yell when something's incredible.

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Definitions

1

Can express shock at something unexpected, good or bad, like 'no way' or 'unbelievable.'

“He fell asleep on live? Daebak, this man.”
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An exclamation meaning 'awesome,' 'amazing,' or 'jackpot,' shouted when something impressive or surprising happens.

“They sold out the stadium in ten minutes — daebak!”
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3

Used as an adjective to describe something as a big deal or huge success.

“That comeback was straight-up daebak.”
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Daebak In A Sentence

just got concert tickets DAEBAK i'm screaming
the choreography this era is daebak no notes
daebak... they really dropped a surprise album at midnight

Origin & Usage

From Korean 대박 (daebak), historically meaning a big win or jackpot; popularized worldwide through K-dramas and variety shows where idols say it constantly.

Variants daebakk대박
Tags #kpop#korean#pop#fandom

People Also Ask

What does daebak mean?

It's a Korean exclamation for 'awesome' or 'jackpot,' used when something is impressive or surprising.

Is daebak good or bad?

Usually good, but it can also express shock at something wild in a 'no way' sense, good or bad.

What does daebak mean in K-pop?

Fans and idols use it to hype up a great comeback, win, or surprising moment — basically 'amazing!'

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