The Living Archive.

“Playful twist on 'culture', referring to trends, lifestyles, or trendy things popular among Gen Z.”

“Talking with overly highbrow, complicated, or excessive discussion. A reduplication of "ndakik" (high/excessive).”

“A Javanese word meaning to daydream, stare blankly, or gaze vacantly while lost in thought”

“Shortened form of 'belum' (not yet) commonly used in everyday conversation”

“This is the old spelling for Yogyakarta (Special Region of Yogyakarta) as it is known today. This spelling reflects the Van Ophuijsen writing system that was in use before the Republic of Indonesia gained independence.”

“Verb meaning to swallow liquid or beverage into the mouth and throat”

“An informal expression that conveys admiration, surprise, or disbelief toward something extraordinary or extreme.”

“A slang word meaning ugly or unattractive, typically used to mock appearance or objects.”

“The word 'gamasuk' is an abbreviation of 'gak masuk' meaning not entering or not attending.”

“Question word used to ask about someone's identity or name, casual version of 'siapa'”

“To sit or perch casually on an elevated place, usually with legs dangling”

“A significant positive transformation in appearance or self-quality compared to before, typically after effort or time.”

“Informal second-person pronoun meaning 'you', popular in Jakarta and surrounding areas. Other versions: 'lo', 'elu'.”

“Anjir is an expression of surprise or admiration in everyday conversation.”

“A term referring to something uncertain, ambiguous, or in between two conditions”

“Not using common sense or logic; stupid, not thinking properly”

“Extremely nosy or overly curious about other people's business, often used to call out someone being too intrusive”

“First-person singular pronoun 'I' or 'me' in old Van Ophuijsen spelling”

“Related to excessive formality or overemphasis on formal and procedural aspects”

“An expression of possibility or hope.”