Comprehensive dictionary of Indonesian street slang. Master the daily colloquialisms to sound like a true local.
“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.”
“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”
“Shortened form of 'belum' (not yet) commonly used in everyday conversation”
“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 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.”
“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.”
“Unexpected or unrelated to the prior context.”
“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.”
“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.”
“Used to affirm or agree with someone’s opinion.”
“Slang term referring to the state of being 'dead' or 'deceased', with a linguistic variation inserting the syllable 'ok' into the word 'mat'.”
“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.”