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  3. ngab

Ngab

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Indonesian•1 meaning found
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casual
Tone: casual. Indicates the emotional nuance or social context of the word.
Indonesian Slang
Topic: Indonesian Slang. The category or sphere of life where this word is used.
Nasional
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Definition & Context

A casual term of address among peers, derived from reversing 'bang'.

Synonyms & Variants

abang

abang

A term of address for an older male, often used as a familiar or respectful greeting.

Synonym
bro

bro

Casual and familiar greeting among male friends, absorbed from English 'brother'.

Register Variant
bung

bung

A familiar and egalitarian greeting popular during the independence struggle era, now sometimes used in formal or rhetorical contexts.

Archaic
kakak

kakak

A term of address for an older sibling or person, can be male or female.

Synonym
mas

mas

A respectful term of address for an older or same-age male, especially in Javanese context.

Dialect Variant

Usage Notes or Etymology

Common in Indonesian online slang.

Real-world Usage

Santai dulu ngab, nggak usah emosi.

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