억텐
eokten
MildSouth Korea
Meaning
Forced, over-the-top energy that feels clearly put on — when someone is trying too hard to seem excited or enthusiastic. From 억지 (forced/fake) + 텐션 (tension/energy, from English "tension"). The opposite of 찐텐. You can always tell.
Example
“His reaction feels 억텐.”
Equivalent
Fake hype, Forced energy
