Aura farming
/id/Source Language: The language or dialect this term originates from (ID).Definition & 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.
Synonyms & Variants
cari perhatian
An effort to attract the attention of others, often in an excessive or unusual way.
gaya-gayaan
Acting or behaving in a way to show off something considered cool or attractive, often excessively.
pansos
Abbreviation for 'panjat sosial' (social climbing), an effort to increase social status or popularity through social media interactions.
pencitraan
The process or effort of forming a certain image in the public eye.
Usage Notes or Etymology
Term originating from internet and social media culture, combining 'aura' (a person's charisma or appeal) with 'farming' (repeatedly collecting something, a gaming term). Used satirically to critique behavior of someone trying too hard to appear attractive for attention or praise.
Real-world Usage
Lagi aura farming nih, pose sana-sini buat konten.
Representative of real-world usage and contextual accuracy.