Julid
Definition & Context
Refers to a characteristic where someone frequently compares themselves to others and tends to make negative, sarcastic comments or remarks driven by envy, often repeatedly. This word describes the behavior of belittling or criticizing others without strong justification.
Synonyms & Variants
dengki
A deep feeling of hatred, dislike, or envy towards another's fortune or advantages.
gibah
Talking about the bad deeds or flaws of others behind their back.
iri hati
A feeling of displeasure at another's superiority and the desire to possess it or for others not to have it.
nyinyir
A characteristic or behavior of someone who repeatedly gives 'harsh' criticism or provides mocking negative comments about trivial matters.
Usage Notes or Etymology
Derived from 'julit' (difficult) which evolved into 'julid' to describe people who make snarky comments out of envy. Popular on social media since early 2010s.
Real-world Usage
Dia julid banget sih ngeliat temannya sukses, padahal dia sendiri males usaha.
English Translation
Representative of real-world usage and contextual accuracy.
More Examples
Jangan julid mulu deh, mending intropeksi diri.
Don't be so catty all the time, better to self-reflect.
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