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“Slang term to describe someone, especially a woman, who has a sexy and physically attractive body shape.”
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“Slang term to describe someone, especially a woman, who has a sexy and physically attractive body shape.”
“To reveal gossip, secrets, or personal information about someone to others, particularly in casual conversation or on social media.”
“Destroyed or severely damaged; a state of disarray or malfunction. In slang context, refers to something that has failed completely or a very bad situation.”
“Gaje means describing something that is absurd, nonsensical, or ridiculous. On the internet, this word is used to criticize posts, content, or behavior that is considered irrational, weird, or not serious. Popular on Twitter(X) and social media.”
“A requirement or condition that must be fulfilled; a stipulation or provision set as a prerequisite in an agreement, transaction, or arrangement.”
“Something obtained without payment; goods or services provided for free.”
“Nedha is a Javanese Kromo Madya term meaning to eat. It is a polite form of 'mangan' (the ngoko form) and is used in more formal or respectful conversational contexts.”
“Kejengkang means to fall backward accidentally or suddenly, usually caused by loss of balance or failure of a seat.”
“Kejlungup means to fall forward uncontrollably, typically in a sudden or accidental manner.”
“A characteristic or behavior of someone who tends to speak carelessly, excessively, or without filter; prone to uttering words without considering consequences or contextual appropriateness.”
“A state in which thirst has been quenched after drinking; no longer feeling thirsty.”
“Acronym of 'jalur pribadi' (private channel), referring to sending personal or private messages through digital media, not in public spaces or groups.”
“A Javanese term for uncle, or a general form of address for an older male, whether acquainted or not, as a respectful greeting.”
“Excessive effort to project a cool or attractive image in order to gain social recognition or validation, especially in social media or public interactions.”
“Daring to take extreme or risky action without much consideration; acting recklessly with full enthusiasm and without hesitation.”
“Slang term describing someone who relies solely on audacity or nerve without adequate preparation or capability.”
“A verb in Javanese Ngoko that describes the condition of something coming out, protruding, or appearing suddenly, especially to describe objects that emerge or come out quickly from their place.”
“Abbreviation of the Javanese phrase 'Siji tok' meaning 'only one' or 'just one'. Used to express minimal quantity or emphasize a single choice.”
“Shameless; lacking a sense of shame or embarrassment in behavior or speech in any context.”
“Noun referring to the part of a plant that develops from a flower and contains seeds, or used as a classifier for round objects or certain categories, in Van Ophuijsen spelling.”
“Preposition indicating purpose, intention, or designation of something; archaic spelling of 'untuk'”
“A word in the Banyumasan Javanese dialect or 'ngapak' that means hungry or feeling famished. Alternative words for this in other Javanese dialects are 'luwe' and 'ngelih'.”
“Javanese cultural tradition during Ramadan involving striking bamboo to wake people for suhoor; generally, the act of making noise with an object.”
“A loanword from Sundanese describing an extreme state of hunger or being famished. The level of hunger experienced has reached a very disturbing and unbearable stage.”