Indonesian Slang

“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”

“An Indonesian urban slang adjective borrowed from Sundanese, used to describe something that appears old-fashioned, retro, or carries an aesthetic of the past. Often used in a casual, and sometimes appreciative, “vintage” tone.”

“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.”

“A casual slang form of the standard Indonesian word bisa (can/able), used to express capability, agreement, or confirmation; equivalent to “sure”, “can do”, or “I'm able to” in everyday speech.”

“Doi is a slang term referring to a romantic partner or boyfriend/girlfriend. Commonly used in casual conversations among teenagers and young adults as an informal replacement for 'partner'. Indicates a close, personal romantic relationship with an intimate tone.”

“Unexpected or unrelated to the prior context.”

“A metaphorical term for individuals who embrace a “contemplative” lifestyle, typically characterized by a fondness for coffee, indie music, poetry, and the ambiance of sunset.”

“Slang term referring to the state of being 'dead' or 'deceased', with a linguistic variation inserting the syllable 'ok' into the word 'mat'.”

“Used to affirm or agree with someone’s opinion.”

“A pejorative figurative term referring to an old man who still harbors excessive desire or “obsession” toward women, commonly used to mock or criticize behavior deemed inappropriate for one's advanced age.”

“A brief acknowledgment or agreement.”

“Bray is a slang term used to refer to someone in a casual or joking manner. Other similar slang terms: 'bro', 'cuy', 'gan'.”

“A verb meaning to accelerate, move quickly, or show high enthusiasm to do something immediately. Commonly used to express enthusiastic agreement or urge immediate action without delay.”

“An intense feeling of embarrassment, often mixed with shyness or nervousness, especially when around someone admired or liked. This condition is marked by physical reactions such as a flushed face, difficulty speaking, or uncontrollable awkward behavior.”

“A psychological state of excessive and disproportionate anxiety or worry about a situation, often without a strong or rational basis. Used in colloquial contexts to describe someone who is overly suspicious, threatened, or restless.”

“A slang word meaning ugly or unattractive, typically used to mock appearance or objects.”

“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.”

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