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Ibulkick

Ee-bool-kick

"Ibulkick" is a neologism that began spreading online around 2013. It gained significant popularity by resonating with many people who experienced the act of thrashing around and kicking their blankets or duvets as embarrassing past memories or "dark history" came to mind before falling asleep.

"Ibulkick" is a compound word formed from "ibul" (duvet/blanket) and "kick," referring to the act of kicking while under the covers. It metaphorically describes the scene of someone lying in bed at night, recalling embarrassing or regrettable past events—often referred to as "dark history"—and thrashing around in shame and self-reproach. It is also used in variations like "ibul ppeong-ppeong chada" (kicking the duvet hard) or "ibulppeong." The term carries a similar nuance to the English phrase "kicks oneself" and closely aligns with the meaning of "self-reproach."

This meme deals with universal emotions that anyone who has felt shame or regret due to past memories can relate to. Therefore, it is not limited to a specific age or gender and is widely used by both men and women across all age groups.

• "I was 'ibulkicking' all night because of the mistake I made while drinking yesterday."
• "I accidentally found my middle school diary, and it was so cringey I almost 'ibulkicked'."