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Indonesian Slang

Comprehensive dictionary of Indonesian street slang. Master the daily colloquialisms to sound like a true local.

113 words•Updated periodically

Mantulity

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

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Mager

“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.”

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Aing

“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.”

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Guys

“A greeting for a group of people, usually friends or audience, regardless of gender”

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Gebetan online

“A romantic interest or potential partner known exclusively through online interactions, without physical meetings”

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Auto

“Automatically or instantly triggered.”

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Respect

“An expression of admiration or acknowledgment.”

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Baper

“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.”

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Urang

“Urang is a slang term in everyday language meaning 'we' or 'us', commonly used in the Sundanese region.”

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Belon

“Shortened form of 'belum' (not yet) commonly used in everyday conversation”

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Kepo

“Overly curious about other people's affairs.”

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Bucin

“A term for someone who is so in love that they're willing to do anything, even to the point of losing their self-respect.”

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Panas

“Emotionally heated or provoked.”

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Santuy

“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.”

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Asa

“To feel or sense something subjectively.”

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Ngepret

“Ngepret is a slang term used to describe the action of hitting or slapping someone hard and suddenly.”

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Bingits

“An informal slang variation of 'banget' used to emphasize the intensity or extreme level of a situation in everyday conversation”

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Egp

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

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Skakmat

“Being cornered with no argument left.”

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Ngab

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

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Muter otak

“An expression describing intense mental effort or trying to solve a problem by pushing one's cognitive limits”

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Toxic

“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.”

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Salting

“A state of awkwardness, nervousness, or discomfort displayed when receiving attention, compliments, or being in an embarrassing situation. Derived from the abbreviation of 'salah tingkah' (behaving awkwardly), describing spontaneous reactions such as clumsy movements, not knowing what to do, or losing composure when becoming the center of attention.”

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Puh

“A shortened form of 'Sepuh' (Elder), used to address someone who is highly skilled, experienced, or a veteran in a specific field.”

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