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  3. bokin

Bokin

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Indonesian•1 meaning found
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casual
Tone: casual. Indicates the emotional nuance or social context of the word.
Indonesian Slang
Topic: Indonesian Slang. The category or sphere of life where this word is used.
jakarta
Region: jakarta. Specifies the geographical origin or local dialect area.
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Definition & Context

Bokin is an informal term for a boyfriend or girlfriend in casual daily conversations.

Synonyms & Variants

doi

doi

An affectionate term for someone liked or being pursued, often used in romantic contexts, including online.

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gebetan

gebetan

Someone who is being romantically pursued or liked, but is not yet officially a boyfriend/girlfriend.

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kekasih

kekasih

A loved one or romantic partner, who can be known online or offline.

Synonym
pacar

pacar

A special friend or partner in a romantic relationship.

Synonym
pasangan

pasangan

A person who is a life partner or companion in a relationship, which can be romantic or non-romantic.

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Usage Notes or Etymology

The term 'bokin' is a slang variation of the word 'pacar' commonly used among young people, especially in Jakarta.

Real-world Usage

Gue lagi jalan sama bokin gue di Mall Kota Kasablanka hari ini.

English Translation
I'm hanging out with my boyfriend at Mall Kota Kasablanka today.

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