Tertawa pahit
from indonesia
Verified
Standard
verb
sastra
Action
From indonesia
Definition
A bitter laugh expressing disappointment, frustration, or resignation in response to an unpleasant or ironic situation.
Etymology
Combination of 'pahit' (bitter) to convey emotional negativity, forming an emotional metaphor.
Semantic Category
Words that are primary base forms for verbs/actions (e.g., makan, lari).
Action