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Glow up

/en/
Source Language: The language or dialect this term originates from (EN).
English•1 meaning found
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positive
Tone: positive. Indicates the emotional nuance or social context of the word.
Indonesian Slang
Topic: Indonesian Slang. The category or sphere of life where this word is used.
national
Region: national. Specifies the geographical origin or local dialect area.
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Definition & Context

A significant positive transformation in appearance or self-quality compared to before, typically after effort or time.

Synonyms & Variants

berbenah diri

berbenah diri

To improve or arrange oneself to become better.

Synonym
evolusi

evolusi

Gradual and slow change (growth, development).

Synonym
metamorfosis

metamorfosis

A change in form or structure; a transformation.

Synonym
naik kelas

naik kelas

Experiencing a significant improvement in quality or status.

Register Variant
transformasi

transformasi

A change in form (shape, nature, function, etc.) into something different.

Synonym

Usage Notes or Etymology

A loanword from English that became popular on Indonesian social media around 2018, often used to compliment physical or lifestyle transformations.

Real-world Usage

Dia dulu biasa aja, tapi sekarang glow up banget sih!

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