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  3. bokis

Bokis

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Indonesian•1 meaning found
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sarcastic
Tone: sarcastic. Indicates the emotional nuance or social context of the word.
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national
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Definition & Context

Able or capable of doing something; possessing competence or skill in a particular matter. This word is a slang form of 'bisa'.

Synonyms & Variants

bisa

bisa

Able or capable of doing something.

Synonym
cakap

cakap

Able to do something; clever; skilled.

Synonym
jago

jago

Someone who is very skilled or expert at playing games.

Register Variant
mampu

mampu

Having the power, skill, or means to do something.

Synonym

Usage Notes or Etymology

Derived from a playful twist on bisa (“can/able to”), spoken with a sarcastic or doubtful tone. Commonly used among Jakarta youth to express disbelief toward someone's claim, rather than neutrally questioning their ability. The word “bokis” is part of Indonesian 1990s slang culture.

Real-world Usage

Bokis aje lu, mana bisa gitu?

English Translation
You're just bluffing, how could that be possible?

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