Letter "A"

“A term of address for an older or same-aged male in Betawi society, carrying connotations of respect and familiarity.”

“An optical defect in lens systems where light of different wavelengths is refracted at unequal angles, producing colored fringes or halos around the edges of objects; Commonly known as “color fringing” or “chromatic distortion” in photography and optics.”

“An interjection used to introduce a correction or clarification against a mistaken assumption, delivered in a calm and non-confrontational tone. Functions as a “contrast marker” that separates common perception from actual reality, often preceding a more substantive or candid statement.”

“A slang term referring to a student in or the status of “third grade” (final year) at the junior or senior high school level; equivalent to being a final-year student.”

“First-person singular pronoun or “I” often used in informal situations. This expression represents the speaker and is generally used in daily conversations within specific circles. It indicates a direct reference to the speaking subject.”

“An informal or non-standard variant of the word “ayah”, referring to a “male parent” or “father”. Used in informal contexts or daily conversation.”

“A Javanese term for a humble, polite, and unassuming attitude even when having higher status or advantages than others. In practice, this trait sometimes manifests through the choice of formal speech levels (krama inggil).”

“A slang expression indicating ignorance or indifference toward something; an utterance used to show that someone does not understand or does not care about a matter.”

“Ayas is an expression used to refer to someone in a friendly or casual way.”

“Soothing or emotionally calming.”

“A slang term referring to a group of young people or teenagers, often used in the context of social media or informal conversations.”

“An idiom describing a person or community that is far from the center of power or authority, making it difficult to obtain protection, justice, or assistance from the government, while having to face various difficulties or problems without adequate support.”

“Agile is a software development methodology that emphasizes collaboration, adaptation to change, continuous development, and iterative delivery of products in short cycles.”

“An informal expression that conveys admiration, surprise, or disbelief toward something extraordinary or extreme.”

“Akeh refers to a large or numerous quantity, often used in informal or slang contexts in the Javanese region to express something in a greater quantity than usual.”

“First-person singular pronoun 'I' or 'me' in old Van Ophuijsen spelling”

“Akoh is a variation of the first-person singular pronoun in Betawi/Jakarta Malay dialect, equivalent to “Aku” in standard Indonesian.”

“Destroyed or severely damaged; a state of disarray or malfunction. In slang context, refers to something that has failed completely or a very bad situation.”

“'Ane' is an informal form of 'saya' meaning 'I' that's commonly used in everyday conversations. It comes from the Arabic word 'Ana', which also means 'I'.”

“Informal/slang form of 'hangat' (warm/hot) commonly used in everyday conversation, especially among young people and on social media.”

“Anjir is an expression of surprise or admiration in everyday conversation.”

“'Argue' in the Jaksel context refers to a debate or argument, often used in professional settings.”

“To feel or sense something subjectively.”

“A slang term meaning 'or' in an informal context.”

“Excessive effort to project a cool or attractive image in order to gain social recognition or validation, especially in social media or public interactions.”

“Automatically or instantly triggered.”

“A familiar term for referring to a loved one, similar to 'sayang'.”