also: きゅんし
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
dying of cuteness; heart-stopping cuteness
Slang, often used jocularly when someone is overwhelmed by something adorable or heartwarming, like a cute animal or a romantic moment. The キュン represents the sound of a heart throbbing.
See also: きゅん
子猫の動画を見てキュン死しそうになった。
I almost died of cuteness watching a kitten video.
彼の笑顔にキュン死した。
His smile made my heart skip a beat.