Letter "S"

“A term referring to something uncertain, ambiguous, or in between two conditions”

“Somehow or in an unclear way, but it works; usually used when a problem solves itself without a clear reason.”

“Rooted in mythological terms like sundel bolong (a female ghost figure in Javanese folklore). Due to its highly negative association, this word falls into the category of extreme insults or curses when directed at a person or situation.”

“A touring activity or road trip using motorcycles or cars in the morning, usually done in groups to socialize and enjoy the morning atmosphere while driving.”

“A loanword from Sundanese describing an extreme state of hunger or being famished. The level of hunger experienced has reached a very disturbing and unbearable stage.”

“A state of awkwardness, nervousness, or discomfort displayed when receiving attention, compliments, or being in an embarrassing situation. Derived from the abbreviation of 'salah tingkah' (behaving awkwardly), describing spontaneous reactions such as clumsy movements, not knowing what to do, or losing composure when becoming the center of attention.”

“Sampoerna is a colonial-era term denoting absolute perfection or completeness. Used to praise something with highest regard, expressing that something is flawless, complete, and without deficiency. This term was common in official documents and correspondence of the Dutch East Indies in the early twentieth century.”

“Relaxed or easygoing.”

“A type of cool, independent guy who doesn't rely on social approval or social media. A term from internet culture that went viral on TikTok and Twitter, inspired by the 'sigma male' hierarchy meme”

“Being cornered with no argument left.”

“Scene; a specific community or subculture.”

“An internet term referring to absurd and nonsensical meme trends that go viral on social media, often associated with random humor content without clear meaning or logical sense.”

“Player's ability or expertise in mastering mechanics, strategy, and techniques in competitive gaming”

“An invitation or call to go somewhere together, basically like 'let's go' but more casual and trendy among young Jakarta South professionals.”

“Soeka is an archaic form of 'suka' in classical Malay, meaning to like, enjoy, or be pleased with something. Often used in contexts of personal preference or agreement.”

“Letter or official written document; correspondence during the Dutch colonial period in the Indies”

“A crude Javanese curse word used to express annoyance or frustration, similar to 'damn' or 'bastard'”

“Question word used to ask about someone's identity or name, casual version of 'siapa'”

“Sotoy is a term for someone who pretends to know or acts like they know about something.”

“A player who owns many premium or rare skins in a game, typically a collector type who has expensive skins. Skins are cosmetic items or digital decorations that change a character's visual appearance.”

“This is the standard language used when feeling uneasy or reluctant.”

“Surantap is a slang word with no specific lexical meaning that is used as an intensifier, typically paired with other words (especially mantap) to add emphasis, humor, and rhythmic effect.”