Omon-omon
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A slang variation of 'omong-omong' (talking) used to describe empty rhetoric, nonsense, or 'all talk and no action'.
Synonyms & Variants
bacot
bacot
Talking a lot with a rude tone.
Register Variant
bualan
bualan
Untrue or exaggerated talk used for boasting or deception.
Synonym
cangkeman
cangkeman
Javanese dialect term referring to excessive talk or nonsense.
Dialect Variant
ngoceh
ngoceh
Informal variant of 'mengoceh', often used in casual conversation to describe someone who talks a lot and quickly.
Register Variant
omong kosong
omong kosong
Speech that lacks important content or meaning, often untrue or irrelevant.
Synonym
Usage Notes or Etymology
Popularized by Prabowo Subianto during the 2024 presidential debates to mock opponents perceived as being 'all talk'.
Real-world Usage
Halah, jangan cuma omon-omon doang, buktiin dong aksinya!
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