떡상

A sudden, explosive rise — in popularity, price, views, or status. From 떡 (rice cake, implying something thick/solid) + 상 (up). Like a stock going vertical overnight. Used for anything that blows up unexpectedly.

떡 = rice cake (implies thick, solid rise)

상 = up / rise (shortened from '상'승)

See also: 떡락, 떡실신, 떡칠

Opposite: 떡락