Tong kosong nyaring bunyinya
from indonesia
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noun
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From indonesia
Definition
A proverb describing an ignorant or foolish person who tends to talk excessively or boast about themselves.
Etymology
An original Indonesian proverb formed from the words 'tong' (metal barrel), 'kosong' (empty), 'nyaring' (loud), and 'bunyinya' (its sound). This metaphor has been widely known in Malay society and inherited into Indonesian.
Semantic Category
Intangible concepts that cannot be physically touched (e.g., ide, rencana).
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