Kepo abis
Definition & Context
Extremely nosy or overly curious about other people's business, often used to call out someone being too intrusive
Synonyms & Variants
ingin tahu
Having a strong desire to know something.
julid
A characteristic or behavior of someone who likes to comment on or criticize others sharply and cynically, often based on envy or dislike.
kepo
An acronym for 'knowing every particular object', referring to an excessive curiosity about other people's business.
mencampuri
To get involved in other people's affairs without invitation or right.
usil
Fond of meddling in other people's affairs or bothering them with mischievous acts.
Usage Notes or Etymology
Combination of 'kepo' (knowing every particular object, from Hokkien 'kaypoh') and 'abis' (extremely/very). Popular on Twitter and TikTok to call out people who stalk or dig into private matters
Real-world Usage
Kepo abis deh lo nanya-nanya crush gue siapa!
Representative of real-world usage and contextual accuracy.
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