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Omon-omon

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sarcastic
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Definition & Context

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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