Kejengkang means to fall backward accidentally or suddenly, usually caused by loss of balance or failure of a seat.
keblabak
Javanese dialect expression for falling hard and suddenly backward or onto one's back.
ngagebray
Sundanese dialect expression for suddenly and unintentionally falling backward.
terguling
Falling with a rolling or overturning motion from the original position, including backward.
terjatuh ke belakang
The condition of falling backward unintentionally due to loss of body balance.
tumbang
Suddenly falling from a standing or sitting position, commonly used in casual speech.
This term originates from Central and East Javanese dialects, describing a sudden backward fall. The word 'kejengkang' is commonly used in informal contexts to describe amusing or unexpected falling incidents, particularly when caused by equipment failure or loss of balance.
Kowe kejengkang neng lantai gara-gara kursi iku rusak. (Kamu jatuh ke lantai karena kursi itu rusak.)
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