Indonesian Slang

“Informal slang term referring to father or dad, formed from prokem language by inserting 'ok' into the word 'bapak'.”

“First-person singular pronoun or “I” often used in informal situations. This expression represents the speaker and is generally used in daily conversations within specific circles. It indicates a direct reference to the speaking subject.”

“Abbreviation of 'malas gerak' (lazy to move), describing a state of extreme reluctance to move or engage in physical activity, usually due to fatigue, drowsiness, or simply wanting to laze around.”

“An exaggerated variation of 'mantul' (short for 'mantap betul'), used to describe something extremely cool, great, or satisfying.”

“A casual term of address among peers, derived from reversing 'bang'.”

“Acronym of 'emang gue pikirin' expressing an attitude of indifference or lack of concern toward something or a situation.”

“A slang term describing a state or attitude of being calm, relaxed, and unhurried when dealing with certain situations. This word is often used to advocate for tranquility and to avoid panic, indicating that someone is not easily worried or tense.”

“A slang term formed by blending bokap (father) and nyokap (mother), used to refer to both parents collectively.”

“Being overly sensitive or easily offended by something that is not serious. A person who is baper tends to take things personally in light-hearted situations or jokes, thus reacting excessively or getting hurt easily.”

“A slang expression meaning agreement or consent, used as an affirmative response in casual everyday conversation.”

“A trait or behavior of someone considered “annoying”, troublesome, or meddlesome, causing irritation or discomfort to others.”

“Destroyed or severely damaged; a state of disarray or malfunction. In slang context, refers to something that has failed completely or a very bad situation.”

“An informal slang nominal referring to the monetary value of five hundred Indonesian rupiah (Rp500), derived from a phonetic adaptation of the Hokkien language and widely adopted into Indonesian “prokem” and urban colloquial vocabulary.”

“A slang term or colloquialism functioning as an adverb or interjection used to inquire about or confirm the truth of an information. It is a phonetic variation of the word serius (serious), typically used in informal contexts to express surprise or disbelief.”

“Colloquial slang for imagining unrealistic things; a clipped form of 'hallucination'. In everyday use it means 'being delusional' or 'daydreaming'—usually joking or teasing rather than clinical.”

“Destructive, harmful, or emotionally and psychologically damaging to those around. Commonly used to describe a person, relationship, or environment that persistently drains energy, creates conflict, and negatively impacts mental well-being.”

“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.”

“An informal slang abbreviation of negative thinking, referring to a pessimistic attitude or behavior that tends to doubt, catastrophize, or perceive the negative side of a situation, person, or event.”

“Something obtained without payment; goods or services provided for free.”

“'Mantul' is used to express something cool or awesome.”

“A numeral term in Jakarta prokem slang of the 1980s meaning one, formed through phonological modification and syllabic augmentation characteristic of urban youth coded language of that era.”

“A slang adjective expressing extraordinary quality. Great. Or impressive. An intensive emphasis of the root word jos used to describe something visually or performatively satisfying. It functions to assert spontaneous and modern admiration for a particular subject's excellence.”

“Threadster is a term for someone who frequently creates threads on Twitter.”

“A slang term referring to individuals with same-sex orientation, used broadly within Indonesian LGBT communities. “Boti” serves as an informal umbrella label for gay, lesbian, or bisexual persons.”