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Mental tempe

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Definition & Context

An idiom describing someone who is cowardly, lacking courage to face challenges or difficult situations.

Synonyms & Variants

ciut nyali

ciut nyali

An idiom describing a feeling of fear or loss of courage.

Synonym
cupu

cupu

Slang term referring to someone considered uncool, nerdy, or unskilled, often used in gaming contexts.

Register Variant
kecut

kecut

A feeling of fear or loss of courage when facing a certain situation.

Dialect Variant
pengecut

pengecut

Someone who lacks courage or is easily scared.

Synonym
takut

takut

Feeling afraid or terrified when facing something perceived as dangerous or disastrous.

Synonym

Usage Notes or Etymology

This term uses tempe (fermented soybean cake) as a metaphor for something soft and easily crushed, referring to fragile or weak courage.

Real-world Usage

Jangan mental tempe dong, cuma disuruh presentasi aja udah gemetar.

English Translation
Don't be such a coward, you're already shaking just from being asked to present.

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