ciamik
“Ciamik means cool or awesome, quite popular across various groups. This word originates from Betawi/Jakarta dialect and has spread widely throughout various regions in Indonesia.”
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“Ciamik means cool or awesome, quite popular across various groups. This word originates from Betawi/Jakarta dialect and has spread widely throughout various regions in Indonesia.”
“"Bosque" is a slang form of "Bosku," which defines a very close friend or someone who is highly regarded.”
“Sibling, relative, or family member in Sundanese language”
“To shout or yell loudly with a harsh and uncontrolled voice, usually due to anger or overwhelming emotions”
“A cute and humorous expression of encouragement or support, internet version of 'semangat' (spirit/cheer up)”
“Bajigur is a softer euphemism for the crude curse word 'Bajingan' (bastard). Usually spoken by people who are accustomed to speaking Javanese.”
“Akoh is a variation of the first-person singular pronoun in Betawi/Jakarta Malay dialect, equivalent to "Aku" in standard Indonesian.”
“Informal/slang form of 'hangat' (warm/hot) commonly used in everyday conversation, especially among young people and on social media.”
“An expression of agreement or affirmation that's more relaxed and cheerful, informal version of 'yes'”
“A term for someone who is so in love that they're willing to do anything, even to the point of losing their self-respect.”
“Bjir is a slang expression used to convey shock, confusion, or even disbelief about a situation. This word is often said in a surprising tone and can be used in various contexts, both serious and playful.”
“An intensifier expressing a very high degree or extreme level of a state or quality”
“Food or items brought from home to eat/use during travel or at school/work”
“The act of creating a fake online persona to deceive someone emotionally or romantically”
“Unexpected or unrelated to the prior context.”
“Slang for someone being overly obsessive, often jokingly.”
“Automatically or instantly triggered.”
“Feeling ashamed or embarrassed.”
“Having too much unnecessary behavior or antics.”
“A shortened form of 'Sepuh' (Elder), used to address someone who is highly skilled, experienced, or a veteran in a specific field.”