Indonesian Slang

“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”

“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 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.”

“Nokip is a verb from Indonesian “prokem” slang of the 1980s, meaning the act of consuming alcoholic beverages, typically in a social or group setting.”

“The act of deliberately seeking attention from others in an excessive or conspicuous manner; commonly synonymous with “showing off” or “seeking the spotlight”. Derived as an abbreviation of cari perhatian (attention-seeking).”

“A slang term referring to a group of young people or teenagers, often used in the context of social media or informal conversations.”

“An informal adjective meaning extraordinary, impressive, or outstanding to a high degree. Used to describe something that surpasses ordinary expectations, whether in terms of quality, appearance, or performance. The word carries a strong and admiring positive connotation.”

“Big mouth or empty talk, often used to criticize players who talk a lot but have mediocre skills”

“Snarky or spiteful attitude expressed through sharp comments.”

“Akoh is a variation of the first-person singular pronoun in Betawi/Jakarta Malay dialect, equivalent to “Aku” in standard Indonesian.”

“A trait or condition describing a person who rarely or never socializes, spends most of their time in solitude, and lacks an active social life. The term “nolep” characterizes individuals who prefer solitary activities such as gaming, consuming online content, or staying indoors over engaging with others.”