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  3. glow up

Glow up

/en/
WORD•1 meaning found
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Verified
positive
Indonesian Slang
national
Verified

Definition & Context

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

Usage Notes

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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