Tua bangka

from indonesia

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From indonesia

Definition

Coarse and impolite language

Etymology

Compound word from 'tua' (old) and 'bangka' (from Javanese 'bangkak' meaning rotten or crude). Refers to coarse and impolite language, possibly associated with the uncontrolled speech of the elderly. The term has been used since early 20th century.

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