Spill
/en/Source Language: The language or dialect this term originates from (EN).Definition & Context
To reveal gossip, secrets, or personal information about someone to others, particularly in casual conversation or on social media.
Synonyms & Variants
curhat
To pour out one's heart or share personal problems with others.
membocorkan
The word 'membocorkan' is the standard Indonesian equivalent for the act of revealing secrets or personal information, similar to 'spill' but more formal.
menceritakan
To tell or narrate an event, information, or secret to others.
mengungkap
The word 'mengungkap' has a similar meaning to 'spill' in the context of revealing or disclosing something previously hidden, but it is more general and formal.
ngerumpi
To chat casually about light topics, often involving gossip or personal information about others.
Usage Notes or Etymology
This term is an adoption of the English phrase 'spill the tea,' which is popular among young people in South Jakarta. Its usage reflects urban lifestyle and contemporary social media trends that blend Indonesian with English slang.