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  3. kepo

Kepo

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Indonesian•1 meaning found
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neutral
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Definition & Context

Overly curious about other people's affairs.

Synonyms & Variants

ingin tahu

ingin tahu

Having a strong desire to know something.

Synonym
mencampuri

mencampuri

To get involved in other people's affairs without invitation or right.

Synonym
ngepoin

ngepoin

Verbal form of 'kepo', meaning to excessively seek information about someone else's private matters.

Register Variant
tukang gosip

tukang gosip

Someone who likes to spread rumors or stories about other people, often private and not necessarily true.

Social Variant
usil

usil

Fond of meddling in other people's affairs or bothering them with mischievous acts.

Register Variant

Usage Notes or Etymology

Often carries a negative nuance.

Real-world Usage

Dia kepo banget sama urusan orang.

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