Bucin
/id/Source Language: The language or dialect this term originates from (ID).Definition & Context
A term for someone who is so in love that they're willing to do anything, even to the point of losing their self-respect.
Synonyms & Variants
budak cinta
An expression describing someone who is so infatuated with their partner that they are willing to do anything, often without regard for self-respect or logic.
melempem
In this context, it describes someone who becomes powerless or loses spirit due to being too much in love with their partner, often interpreted as 'lacking resolve' or 'having no stance'.
tergila-gila
A more neutral and common equivalent describing someone who is romantically obsessed, but without the strong connotation of losing self-respect as implied by 'bucin'.
vermin
A slang term used in certain circles to refer to someone who is extremely infatuated with their partner, often with negative or derogatory connotations.
hamba cinta
Formal equivalent of 'bucin', referring to someone who is completely submissive to their partner to the point of losing their identity. Used in more serious written or discussion contexts.
whipped
A loanword from English used in Indonesian urban slang communities, with a meaning nearly identical to 'bucin' — someone who does everything for their partner without limits.
simp
Internet slang term (especially from gaming and social media communities) referring to someone who excessively admires or serves another person to gain romantic attention, very similar in meaning to 'bucin'.
Usage Notes or Etymology
Derived from the abbreviation budak cinta (“love slave”), this term gained popularity on Indonesian social media around 2018–2019. Used to mock or describe someone who sacrifices their self-worth for a partner, often said jokingly among younger generations.
Real-world Usage
Bucin banget sih lo, dikacangin masih aja ngejar-ngejar dia terus.
English Translation
Representative of real-world usage and contextual accuracy.