Kemecer
/jv/Source Language: The language or dialect this term originates from (JV).Javanese•1 meaning found
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Spontaneous physiological reaction or expression indicating sudden desire or appetite triggered by visual or imaginative stimulation
Synonyms & Variants
kepengen
kepengen
To strongly want or desire something.
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ngebet
ngebet
To be very eager or strongly desire to get something.
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ngiler
ngiler
To drool unintentionally, often from seeing or imagining delicious food; figuratively means to strongly desire something.
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tergiur
tergiur
Feeling attracted or tempted by something appealing or enticing.
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Usage Notes or Etymology
Dialectical term from Central Java describing spontaneous bodily response to visual or sensory stimulation that triggers sudden desire
Real-world Usage
Kowe delok jeruk iki langsung kemecer, ta? (Kamu lihat jeruk ini langsung ingin, kan?)
English Translation
You suddenly feel tempted just by looking at this orange, right?
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