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[K-Words You Need to Know] KKK (ㅋㅋㅋ)
Do you ever see “ㅋㅋㅋ” popping up in your chats with Korean friends? That’s the sound of laughter! Like "haha" or "LOL" in English, "ㅋㅋㅋ" (pronounced close to "Kukuku" or "Kikiki") is a popular way to express amusement online. This common onomatopoeia mimics a giggling sound and is used frequently in online communities and text messages. Koreans often use "ㅋㅋㅋ" in reaction to something funny.