Tongong

from jawa

Verified
Standard
adjective
gaul
Abstract Concept
From jawa

Definition

Colloquial term referring to someone who is unintelligent, slow-witted, or acts foolishly.

Etymology

Loan from Javanese 'tongong' meaning 'stupid' or 'unintelligent'. Used in informal conversation to refer to someone slow to react. Entered Indonesian through daily social interaction.

Semantic Category

Abstract Concept