Indonesian Slang

“A “slang” term referring to “profit” or financial gain obtained from an activity, transaction, or investment.”

“A slang adjective describing an extraordinary, highly satisfying, or impressive performance. It refers to consistent success, such as a ride-hailing account receiving continuous orders or an individual displaying excellent and “stunning” talent in a specific field.”

“Acronym of 'jalur pribadi' (private channel), referring to sending personal or private messages through digital media, not in public spaces or groups.”

“To move or leave a place quickly, typically to avoid something or to rush toward a destination. Describes the act of fleeing or relocating in a hurried, hasty manner. The word emphasizes speed and urgency of movement, often with a spontaneous and unplanned nuance.”

“The act of temporarily substituting for someone in an operational role. Most commonly used in the Indonesian intercity bus transportation industry, referring to a substitute driver who fills the position of the “main driver” for one or several trips.”

“The act of pretending to be calm and unbothered when one is actually panicking, nervous, or under pressure. The word describes a deliberately composed facial expression or behavior meant to appear as though everything is fine, while the inner state is the opposite. Commonly used to mock or humorously describe someone's reaction.”

“Soothing or emotionally calming.”

“A slang expression indicating ignorance or indifference toward something; an utterance used to show that someone does not understand or does not care about a matter.”

“A question word meaning 'how'.”

“It's okay; an expression of reassurance.”

“Bokin is an informal term for a boyfriend or girlfriend in casual daily conversations.”

“An intensifier expressing a very high degree or extreme level of a state or quality”

“Pewe is an informal adjective or idiomatic expression describing a “highly comfortable body position” or a state of relaxation. It refers to a situation in which someone feels settled, at ease, and disinclined to change their posture while resting or performing specific activities.”

“An informal term referring to “lowercase letters” in writing, denoting alphabetic characters in their non-capitalized form such as a, b, c.”

“Slang variation of the first-person singular pronoun 'I', commonly used in informal digital communication”

“A state of feeling “restless”, confused, or sad due to emotional pressure, particularly regarding romantic affairs. This term represents a psychological condition of inner turmoil or uncertainty, which frequently triggers passive behavioral responses or complaints concerning one's current romantic situation.”

“An informal intensifier meaning 'very' or 'extremely', used as a variation of the word 'kali' to emphasize the intensity of a condition or situation. Popular among young people in Jakarta and surrounding areas in casual conversations and social media. ”

“The behavior of speaking or commenting without adequate knowledge, facts, or reasoning, merely producing sound or response without substance. Derived from the acronym asal bunyi, referring to someone who speaks carelessly without considering the truth or relevance of their statements.”

“To feel romantically attracted to someone; to like or admire someone beyond mere friendship. The word describes a state of having a “crush” on another person, typically accompanied by a desire to grow closer or pursue a romantic relationship.”

“A “slang” term used to refer to the “Toyota Innova” motor vehicle, particularly the diesel engine variant popular within online automotive communities in Indonesia.”

“A quality or behavior of a person who is extremely rigid, inflexible, and strictly adheres to rules or principles in an “absolute” manner without compromise.”

“A feeling of annoyance, irritation, or displeasure experienced due to an unpleasant or disappointing situation; the informal equivalent of “sebal” (to be fed up or annoyed).”

“The act of sharply criticizing, mocking, or ridiculing someone, often done publicly in front of others or on social media with the purpose of humor or social commentary.”

“An abbreviation of dokumen asli (original document), referring to an authentic and unaltered official document, widely used in informal conversations on social media platforms.”