Mleding
/jv/Source Language: The language or dialect this term originates from (JV).Definition & Context
VerbVerb
A word used to describe an action, state, or occurrence.
The act or condition of deliberately protruding or sticking out the buttocks, typically by bending the body or positioning oneself in a way that makes the posterior visibly prominent. This term belongs to the ngoko register of Javanese and is commonly used in casual conversation or as a reprimand.
Synonyms & Variants
menonjolkan pantat
The formal Bahasa Indonesia equivalent for the Javanese term `mleding`.
njengking
A more specific Javanese ngoko word referring to a bent-over posture, closely related in meaning to `mleding`.
mbedundhung
A Javanese dialect variant with a similar semantic nuance, used in parts of Central Java.
mblenjong
An East Javanese dialect variant that is more descriptive of the physical appearance of a protruding posterior.
mbleber
Used in Javanese ngoko context with a more general nuance, not always specifically referring to the buttocks.
nggondheli bokong
A longer and more descriptive expression compared to `mleding`, used in more casual ngoko conversational contexts.
Usage Notes or Etymology
The word mleding originates from the ngoko register of Javanese and is etymologically believed to derive from the root leding or bleding, referring to something that protrudes, bulges, or juts outward. The prefix m- in Javanese functions as an active verb marker, giving mleding the meaning of performing the action of protruding a specific body part, in this case the buttocks. Within Javanese cultural norms, the act of mleding is considered impolite and a violation of unggah-ungguh, the deeply valued Javanese code of etiquette and social propriety. Deliberately displaying or sticking out the buttocks in front of elders or respected individuals is regarded as disrespectful behavior and typically invites social reprimand. The term is widely used in everyday speech across Central and East Java, most commonly as a mild scolding directed at children or adolescents.
Real-world Usage
Sampeyan ojo mleding yen ning ngarep wong tuwa, duso. (Kamu jangan menonjolkan pantat di depan orang tua, dosa.)
English Translation
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