Cemen
/jv/Source Language: The language or dialect this term originates from (JV).Definition & Context
A person who is easily frightened, cowardly, or lacks courage in facing challenging situations; behavior or characteristic that demonstrates mental weakness or lack of bravery.
Synonyms & Variants
ciut
Feeling scared or disheartened; not brave.
cupu
Slang term referring to someone considered uncool, nerdy, or unskilled, often used in gaming contexts.
gentar
A feeling of fear or hesitation that arises when facing challenges or threats.
kecut
A feeling of fear or loss of courage when facing a certain situation.
penakut
A person who is easily scared or timid; not brave.
Usage Notes or Etymology
The term 'cemen' is a Javanese Ngoko dialect word originating from a base word expressing fear or character weakness. Commonly used in everyday Javanese conversations to describe someone who lacks courage or is overly cautious in their actions.
Real-world Usage
Kowe kok cemen terus, sih? Ora duwe nyali yen ngomong karo wonge. (Kamu kok penakut terus, sih? Tidak berani kalau bicara sama dia.)
English Translation
Representative of real-world usage and contextual accuracy.