Synonyms of Katro

Synonyms of katro are kampungan, ndeso, norak, udik, and culun.

slang

Meaning of Katro

A pejorative quality attributed to a person considered "unsophisticated", out of touch with modern trends, and lacking urban awareness, often implying a rural or backward demeanor in contemporary social settings.

  • kampunganThe most common and widely used informal Indonesian equivalent carrying the same meaning as `katro`.
  • ndesoDerived from Javanese `deso` meaning village. Widely used in Javanese-speaking environments and has spread into national slang.
  • norakRelates more to poor taste and appearance, slightly distinct in nuance from `katro` which emphasizes ignorance of modern lifestyle.
  • udikAn older and more common word in Indonesian, frequently used as a direct synonym of `katro` in informal contexts.
  • culunRelated to social awkwardness and an uncool image, but more commonly used among teenagers compared to `katro` which spans across age groups.