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Bohay

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Indonesian•1 meaning found
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casual
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Indonesian Slang
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national
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Definition & Context

Slang term to describe someone, especially a woman, who has a sexy and physically attractive body shape.

Synonyms & Variants

aduhai

aduhai

An exclamation of admiration for something beautiful or attractive, including body shape.

Synonym
montok

montok

Plump and full, often used to describe an attractive body shape.

Synonym
seksi

seksi

Having sexual appeal, usually due to an attractive body shape.

Synonym
semok

semok

Slang word describing a full and attractive body shape, similar to 'bohay'.

Register Variant

Usage Notes or Etymology

Popular term from the 1980s-1990s era derived from the English word 'body' with typical Indonesian pronunciation. Classified as old-school slang (tempo doeloe) still occasionally used to evoke nostalgia or humor.

Real-world Usage

Cewek yang baru masuk kantor itu bohay banget sih.

English Translation
That new girl at the office is really hot.

Representative of real-world usage and contextual accuracy.

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