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Gaslighting

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INDONESIAN•1 meaning found
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casual
Jaksel Slang
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Definition & Context

Psychological manipulation conducted to make someone doubt their perception, memory, or judgment of reality.

Usage Notes or Etymology

Term borrowed directly from English, popular among South Jakarta youth as part of code-switching. Frequently used in discussions about interpersonal relationships and mental health.

Real-world Usage

Dia tuh suka gaslighting aku pas lagi argue, which is so toxic.

English Translation
He likes to gaslight me when we argue, which is so toxic.

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Reviewed 10 days ago

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