Synonyms of Asu
Synonyms of asu are sialan, anjing, jancok, bajingan, kurang ajar, celeng, and edan.
noun
gaul
Locus
From jawa
Meaning of Asu
A term for a dog; in certain contexts, often used as a harsh expletive or insult.
- sialanA milder and more socially acceptable equivalent compared to `asu`.
- anjingDirect standard Indonesian equivalent with an identical expletive function.
- jancokCharacteristic of East Javanese dialect, especially Surabaya. Its degree of coarseness is higher than `asu` and carries sexual connotations.
- bajinganCarries a similar intensity of anger but refers more specifically to a person's moral character rather than being a purely spontaneous exclamation.
- kurang ajarMore specifically refers to a moral judgment of someone's behavior, but often used in similar contexts of anger.
- celengAlso uses an animal name as the basis for an insult in Javanese, but its intensity is generally lower than `asu`.
- edanIts degree of coarseness is lower than `asu`, but it can be used in similar contexts of expressing irritation in Javanese.