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Indonesian Slang

Comprehensive dictionary of Indonesian street slang. Master the daily colloquialisms to sound like a true local.

184 words•Updated periodically

Heug

“A brief acknowledgment or agreement.”

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Gas

“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.”

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Bray

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

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Mokal

“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.”

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Parno

“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.”

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Gembel

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

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Puh

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

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Salting

“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.”

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Tengsin

“Feeling embarrassed, reluctant, or uncomfortable due to concern about appearing beneath one's dignity or being perceived as lacking self-respect by others. The word describes an awkward feeling that arises when a person senses that their actions or situation may diminish their “social image” in the eyes of those around them.”

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Boncos

“A state of experiencing significant financial loss or failing to profit from an investment or business venture. This term refers to a situation where expenses far exceed income, causing a “leakage” of capital.”

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Paheho

“A “slang” term referring to the “Pajero Sport” vehicle model, popular among social media users in Indonesia.”

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Solbus

“An Indonesian automotive community slang term, an “abbreviation” of Solar Busuk (literally “Rotten Diesel”), referring to the subsidized biodiesel fuel sold at Pertamina gas stations at an affordable price, but perceived to be of lower quality compared to non-subsidized diesel fuel.”

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Baheula

“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.”

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Gocap

“A slang nominal term in the Indonesian rupiah denomination system referring to the value of fifty thousand rupiah (Rp50,000), derived from Hokkien vocabulary and widely used in everyday urban Indonesian conversation.”

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Santuy

“A slang term describing a state or attitude of being calm, relaxed, and unhurried when dealing with certain situations. This word is often used to advocate for tranquility and to avoid panic, indicating that someone is not easily worried or tense.”

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Panas

“Emotionally heated or provoked.”

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