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Mager

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Definition & Context

Abbreviation of 'malas gerak' (lazy to move), describing a state of extreme reluctance to move or engage in physical activity, usually due to fatigue, drowsiness, or simply wanting to laze around.

Synonyms & Variants

enggan

enggan

Unwilling; disinclined; reluctant.

Synonym
malas

malas

Unwilling to work or do something; disliking effort.

Synonym
males

males

Non-standard or casual form of 'malas'.

Register Variant
ogah

ogah

Unwilling; disinclined (usually said with a tone of refusal or disagreement).

Register Variant

Usage Notes or Etymology

Emerging from Indonesian urban youth culture around the 2010s, mager is a characteristic “portmanteau” that compresses a phrase into a single word. Widely used in casual conversation, social media, and informal contexts as a light expression carrying no negative connotation.

Real-world Usage

Hari ini pengen mager aja di rumah.

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