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Muter otak

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Indonesian•1 meaning found
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casual
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Definition & Context

An expression describing intense mental effort or trying to solve a problem by pushing one's cognitive limits

Synonyms & Variants

berpikir keras

berpikir keras

The process of using one's mind intensively to understand or solve something.

Synonym
memeras otak

memeras otak

An idiom meaning to think very hard or to work hard mentally to find a solution.

Synonym
mikir

mikir

Informal or casual form of 'to think'.

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ngulik

ngulik

Slang term meaning to study or analyze something in depth and detail, often to solve a problem or understand how it works.

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Usage Notes or Etymology

Originated from a metaphorical concept of 'spinning' the brain to maximize thinking process, commonly used in informal conversations among younger generations

Real-world Usage

Gue lagi muter otak nih cari solusi buat tugas kuliah yang rumit.

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