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  3. Basically

Basically

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casual
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Definition & Context

A filler word commonly used by tech people to start explaining technical concepts, even though the explanation remains complicated

Usage Notes

Borrowed directly from English, making it a signature South Jakarta trait in tech circles. Often used before explaining technical matters that are actually quite complex to describe.

Real-world Usage

Basically ini cuma API call doang sih, tapi harus setup OAuth dulu

Representative of real-world usage and contextual accuracy.

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