Ndableg
“Shameless; lacking a sense of shame or embarrassment in behavior or speech in any context.”
Discover the richness of Indonesian vocabulary, from Jakarta's street slang to centuries-old regional dialects, organized alphabetically for your convenience.
“Shameless; lacking a sense of shame or embarrassment in behavior or speech in any context.”
“Ngepret is a slang term used to describe the action of hitting or slapping someone hard and suddenly.”
“A legendary Javanese philosophy meaning to accept one's circumstances or fate with sincerity and surrender, without complaining or resisting”
“Naksir means to have a crush or to be attracted to someone.”
“To sit or perch casually on an elevated place, usually with legs dangling”
“Talking with overly highbrow, complicated, or excessive discussion. A reduplication of "ndakik" (high/excessive).”
“Uncultured or old-fashioned; literally from a village.”
“A word in Javanese that means to push or nudge something gently or slowly. It can also mean to rub a body part against another person.”
“A casual term of address among peers, derived from reversing 'bang'.”
“Ngabuburit is not just 'waiting for breaking fast time,' but has become a social ritual that shapes collective culture during Ramadan. The activity of filling time before breaking fast with various light activities, especially in public areas or eateries.”
“Ngacir means to leave quickly or to run.”
“A condition when internet connection suddenly disconnects, becomes slow, or unresponsive, causing a device or application to malfunction or freeze”
“To shout or yell loudly with a harsh and uncontrolled voice, usually due to anger or overwhelming emotions”
“Talking all over the place without a clear point.”
“A filler word used when you forget something or don't want to mention it clearly; similar to 'thingy' or 'whatchamacallit'.”
“Emotionally impactful or hitting the right note.”
“Not using common sense or logic; stupid, not thinking properly”
“In Javanese (especially the East Javanese dialect), nggapleki means to criticize, insult, or belittle someone with harsh words. It usually carries a mocking or humiliating tone.”
“A greeting or affirmative word in Javanese Krama (respectful speech level) meaning 'yes'. Used to show politeness and respect toward elders, superiors, or in formal situations. Equivalent to 'inggih' in refined Javanese, reflecting etiquette and social hierarchy in Javanese culture.”
“A polite acknowledgment similar to 'nggeh'.”
“To speak or grumble in a low, unclear voice, usually expressing dissatisfaction or annoyance”
“Ngoprek is a term used to describe the activity of tinkering with or fixing technology devices, such as computers or gadgets, in an unofficial manner.”
“Tacky or gaudy in appearance.”
“Nyaah is a Sundanese particle or suffix that emphasizes complaints, grumbling, or mild protest with a tone of slight dissatisfaction.”