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Letter "J"

Discover the richness of Indonesian vocabulary, from Jakarta's street slang to centuries-old regional dialects, organized alphabetically for your convenience.

Jos gandos

“"Jos gandos" is a Javanese slang expression (very popular in East Java, also widely understood in Central Java) that means absolutely awesome, amazing, top-notch.”

Jujurly

“Honestly / To be honest. A mix of Indonesian 'Jujur' + English suffix '-ly'.”

Jadoel

“Jadoel is a term from colonial Malay referring to something outdated, obsolete, or from a bygone era that is no longer relevant.”

Jakselite

“A slang term describing upper-middle-class individuals from South Jakarta, associated with luxurious, trendy, and elite lifestyle”

Julid

“Snarky or spiteful attitude expressed through sharp comments.”