overthinking
“Thinking excessively to the point of anxiety.”
The ultimate registry of Indonesian slang, internet culture, and regional dialects. Discover the words that define modern Indonesia today.
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“Thinking excessively to the point of anxiety.”
“Surantap is a slang word with no specific lexical meaning that is used as an intensifier, typically paired with other words (especially mantap) to add emphasis, humor, and rhythmic effect.”
“Overly curious about other people's affairs.”
“GGWP stands for 'Good Game Well Played', used to appreciate a good game.”
“Sotoy is a term for someone who pretends to know or acts like they know about something.”
“Gawean is a term in Javanese that refers to work or activities being done, often in a casual context.”
“Blooping is a gaming term that refers to a situation where a player repeatedly makes mistakes, often in a funny or silly manner.”
“To feel uncertain about how to act or think; to be in a state of mental uncertainty that makes it difficult to make decisions or comprehend a situation. Describes a state of mind that is “chaotic” or directionless due to confusing information or an overwhelming number of choices.”
“To like or love someone.”
““Prefer” in English means to like something more or have a first choice over other alternatives. In Indonesia, it's often used in casual conversations, especially among urban millennials and Gen Z.”
“Threadster is a term for someone who frequently creates threads on Twitter.”
“A disappointing or failed outcome.”
“Ngepret is a slang term used to describe the action of hitting or slapping someone hard and suddenly.”
“To move or leave a place quickly, typically to avoid something or to rush toward a destination. Describes the act of fleeing or relocating in a hurried, hasty manner. The word emphasizes speed and urgency of movement, often with a spontaneous and unplanned nuance.”
“Ayas is an expression used to refer to someone in a friendly or casual way.”
“It's okay; an expression of reassurance.”
“First-person singular pronoun in informal speech, meaning I or me. Used by speakers to refer to themselves in casual everyday conversation. Equivalent to “aku” in formal Indonesian, but carries a more relaxed, familiar tone with less social distance between speakers.”
“Zerg is a term used to describe a tactic of quick attacks in games, often involving many units at once.”
“Worker; a person who performs labor or works for an employer, especially during the Dutch colonial period in the East Indies.”
“Short for 'Muka Kill' (Kill Face), referring to a player who is overly obsessed with getting kills to the point of ignoring team objectives or strategy.”
“The term “ndeso” refers to behavior or a lifestyle considered outdated, tacky, or old-fashioned, often associated with habits from rural areas that are not yet “modern.” This word is used to describe someone or something that doesn't follow trends or “urban” tastes and can carry a derogatory meaning.”
“Jadoel is a term from colonial Malay referring to something outdated, obsolete, or from a bygone era that is no longer relevant.”
“Slang term for a person who is overly focused or addicted to the internet and social media, often neglecting real-life activities.”
“Excessive to an unreasonable degree.”