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utpudah
What does utpudah mean?
A blend describing something so awkward or bittersweet you don't know whether to laugh or cry.
"The fail on the live stage was pure utpudah."
Origin
Korean 웃프다 (utpeuda), blend of 웃기다 'funny' + 슬프다 'sad'.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'utpudah' mean?
It describes something so awkward or bittersweet that you don't know whether to laugh or cry, like laughing through tears.
Where does 'utpudah' come from?
It comes from the Korean word 웃프다, a blend of 웃기다 ('funny') and 슬프다 ('sad').
How do you use 'utpudah'?
You use it for a funny-but-sad moment, as in 'The fail on the live stage was pure utpudah.'
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