ムカッと

Alternative writings: ムカっと, むかっと
Frequency:
1

Feeling suddenly sick or nauseous — a mimetic word for a sudden queasy sensation.

AdverbIrregular VerbOnomatopoeic or Mimetic Word

Examples

唐辛子をたくさん食べて、胸がムカッとした。

After eating a lot of chili, I felt a sudden queasiness.

船酔いでムカッとして座っていられなかった。

I felt nauseous from seasickness and couldn't sit still.

薬を飲んだらムカッときて、しばらく横になった。

After taking the medicine I felt nauseous and lay down for a while.

2

Suddenly feeling angry or offended — expressing a sudden surge of irritation or disgust.

AdverbIrregular VerbOnomatopoeic or Mimetic Word

Examples

冗談が度を越していて、彼はムカッとして席を立った。

The joke went too far; he got angry and stood up.

上司の言い方にムカッときて、言い返したくなった。

I was offended by my boss's tone and wanted to talk back.

彼女の無神経な発言にみんなムカッとしていた。

Everyone was irritated by her insensitive remark.

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