Indonesian Slang

“A slang variation of 'omong-omong' (talking) used to describe empty rhetoric, nonsense, or 'all talk and no action'.”

“The activity of ngabuburit (passing time while waiting for the Iftar breaking of the fast) done by cruising or riding vehicles — motorcycles or cars — together with friends or a community during Ramadan. It combines social, recreational, and riding elements as an active and enjoyable way to spend late afternoons.”

“A slang verb meaning to sell something, used in casual and informal conversational contexts as a phonetic alteration of the standard word “jual”.”

“A state of silence or being speechless due to fear, nervousness, or inability to respond to a particular situation.”

“A term from Jakarta's 1980s “prokem” slang register referring to a preman (street thug or gangster), an individual operating outside formal social norms, often involved in illicit activities and exerting informal territorial control.”

“An informal verb functioning as a slang variation of makan (to eat), used as an invitation or casual expression for eating among youth in relaxed, familiar social contexts.”

“A trait or behavior of someone who constantly repeats “sharp” criticisms or makes cynical, negative comments about trivial matters.”

“Fear of missing out; anxiety about missing trends or experiences.”

“Functions as informal negation meaning not or no. It is used casually to deny statements without a “stiff” or formal tone in widespread common spoken conversation across the nation today.”

“Speaking continuously and incessantly at a rapid pace, often without considering the listener's input or comprehension.”

“A casual interjection meaning let's go or come on, used informally to invite or encourage someone to do something together; a slang variant of the standard Indonesian word “yuk”.”

“A “slang” term referring to the “Toyota Fortuner” vehicle, often associated with aggressive or dominant driving behavior on the road.”

“An acronym derived from mobil tua bangka (literally “decrepit old car”), referring to an aged four-wheeled vehicle, typically manufactured in the 1970s to 1980s, that is in a severely worn condition yet still operated or collected by its owner.”

“A label for someone who excessively uses the slang greeting ngab, characteristic of South Jakarta youth culture; refers to an individual perceived as overly mimicking the “Jaksel” social trend.”

“The act of eating in an unusually large portion, often recorded or broadcast live on social media, or a state of extreme hunger where one wants to eat everything.”

“An expression of admiration or acknowledgment.”

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

““In this economy” is an expressive phrase in Indonesian used on social media to convey frustration, surprise, or irony about high prices or general economic crisis.”

“Lacking “faedah” or benefit, often used to express something “useless” or a waste of time and energy. This word refers to a condition or activity that yields no positive impact, meaningful results, or discernible advantages.”

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

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

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

“An expression of indifference or deliberate disengagement; used to convey that the speaker does not care about or wish to be involved in a particular matter. Equivalent to the formal expression “masa bodoh”.”

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