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Ngadat

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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.
Internet Culture
Topic: Internet Culture. The category or sphere of life where this word is used.
national
Region: national. Specifies the geographical origin or local dialect area.
Verified
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Definition & Context

A condition when internet connection suddenly disconnects, becomes slow, or unresponsive, causing a device or application to malfunction or freeze

Synonyms & Variants

error

error

A condition where a system or program experiences a fault and does not function as it should.

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lemot

lemot

An abbreviation for 'totally slow', used to describe very slow performance, including internet connection during gaming.

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macet

macet

Stopped functioning or unable to move due to an obstruction.

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putus

putus

No longer connected or linked.

Synonym
terganggu

terganggu

Experiencing hindrance or disruption, thus not functioning normally.

Synonym

Usage Notes or Etymology

The term derives from 'adat' meaning 'stuck' or 'clogged', widely used in Indonesian gaming and internet user communities to describe connectivity issues that disrupt online activities

Real-world Usage

Ih, internet ngadat lagi, gak bisa main game nih.

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