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  3. nganu

Nganu

/jv/
WORD•1 meaning found
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casual
Javanese
national
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Definition & Context

A filler word used when you forget something or don't want to mention it clearly; similar to 'thingy' or 'whatchamacallit'.

Usage Notes

Nganu is a very common informal word in Indonesia used as a placeholder when the speaker forgets or is too lazy to explicitly mention something.

Real-world Usage

Eh, tolong ambilkan nganu itu dari meja, dong!

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