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  3. norak

Norak

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Indonesian•1 meaning found
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negative
Tone: negative. 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.
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Region: Nasional. Specifies the geographical origin or local dialect area.
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Definition & Context

Tacky or gaudy in appearance.

Synonyms & Variants

alay

alay

Acronym for 'anak layangan' (kite child), referring to a style or behavior considered excessive, inappropriate, or unsophisticated, often associated with youth trends.

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A quality resembling rural habits, perceived as lacking manners or being outdated.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.

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