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Japri

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Indonesian•1 meaning found
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casual
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Indonesian Slang
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national
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Definition & Context

Acronym of 'jalur pribadi' (private channel), referring to sending personal or private messages through digital media, not in public spaces or groups.

Synonyms & Variants

dm

dm

Abbreviation for 'Direct Message', referring to a direct message sent personally on social media.

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jalur pribadi

jalur pribadi

A communication channel that is individual or private.

Synonym
personal

personal

Pertaining to one's self; individual in nature.

Synonym
pm

pm

Abbreviation for 'Private Message', referring to a message sent personally on a digital platform.

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pribadi

pribadi

Personal, private, not public or for the general audience.

Synonym

Usage Notes or Etymology

The term 'japri' is an acronym of 'jalur pribadi' (private channel) that became popular in Indonesian digital communication during the social media and instant messaging era. It is used to redirect conversations from public spaces to private ones.

Real-world Usage

Japri aja kalau mau bahas yang rahasia, jangan di grup.

English Translation
Just DM me if you want to discuss something confidential, don't bring it up in the group.

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