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Gaje

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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.
Internet Culture
Topic: Internet Culture. The category or sphere of life where this word is used.
jakarta
Region: jakarta. Specifies the geographical origin or local dialect area.
Verified
This definition has been reviewed by linguists and community consensus for accuracy.

Definition & Context

Gaje means describing something that is absurd, nonsensical, or ridiculous. On the internet, this word is used to criticize posts, content, or behavior that is considered irrational, weird, or not serious. Popular on Twitter(X) and social media.

Synonyms & Variants

absurd

absurd

Something very strange, illogical, or ridiculous; often creating a humorous or confusing impression.

Synonym
konyol

konyol

A trait or action that is foolish, nonsensical, or ridiculous.

Synonym
ngawur

ngawur

Acting or moving without clear direction or consideration.

Register Variant
random

random

A loanword from English often used in casual or technical contexts to describe something random.

Social Variant
tidak masuk akal

tidak masuk akal

Cannot be accepted by common sense, illogical.

Synonym

Usage Notes or Etymology

Gaje is a slang term originating from the Jakarta dialect, specifically South Jakarta, and is popular in internet culture to criticize irrational things.

Real-world Usage

Postingannya gaje banget, deh.

English Translation
The post is so gaje (nonsensical).

Representative of real-world usage and contextual accuracy.

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