Gretongan
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Something obtained without payment; goods or services provided for free.
Synonyms & Variants
bonus
bonus
Something given as an extra or gift without charge.
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cuma-cuma
cuma-cuma
No need to pay; without cost.
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gratis
gratis
Free of charge; gratuitous.
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hadiah
hadiah
A gift as a token of appreciation, souvenir, or free of charge.
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percuma
percuma
Unpaid; free.
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Usage Notes or Etymology
This term is a linguistic blend of the word 'gratis' (free) with the slang suffix '-ongan', which proliferated rapidly in Indonesian urban youth slang since the early 2010s through social media platforms and online communities.
Real-world Usage
Konser kemarin gretongan, untung banget deh!
English Translation
Yesterday's concert was free, what a luck!
Representative of real-world usage and contextual accuracy.