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Nangkring

/jv/
Source Language: The language or dialect this term originates from (JV).
Javanese•1 meaning found
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casual
Tone: casual. Indicates the emotional nuance or social context of the word.
General
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national
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Definition & Context

To sit or perch casually on an elevated place, usually with legs dangling

Synonyms & Variants

bertengger

bertengger

To perch on a high place or a branch (of birds, etc.).

Synonym
cangkruk

cangkruk

To sit around casually, usually in a public place or by the roadside (often with legs dangling or crossed).

Dialect Variant
duduk

duduk

To place the body in an upright position with the buttocks on a surface, usually with legs bent or dangling.

Synonym
ongkang-ongkang

ongkang-ongkang

To sit leisurely while swinging one's legs.

Register Variant

Usage Notes or Etymology

From Javanese 'nangkring' meaning to perch like a bird. Commonly used in everyday Indonesian conversation to describe sitting casually on an elevated spot.

Real-world Usage

Anak-anak suka nangkring di pagar depan sambil ngobrol.

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