Norak
/id/Source Language: The language or dialect this term originates from (ID).Indonesian•1 meaning found
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Tacky or gaudy in appearance.
Synonyms & Variants
alay
alay
A lifestyle considered tacky and over-the-top.
Register Variant
kampungan
kampungan
A quality resembling rural habits, perceived as lacking manners or being outdated.
Synonym
katrok
katrok
The original or alternate spelling variant of `katro`, carrying the same meaning of being unsophisticated and out of touch.
Dialect Variant
ndeso
ndeso
A Javanese dialect term referring to behavior or appearance perceived as rural or non-modern.
Dialect Variant
udik
udik
Derived from a word meaning upstream, used to mock something perceived as backward or provincial.
Synonym
Usage Notes or Etymology
Used to criticize style or aesthetics.
Real-world Usage
Warnanya terlalu ramai, kelihatan norak.
Representative of real-world usage and contextual accuracy.