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Tech & Startup

Jargon from the Indonesian startup and corporate world.

11 words•Updated periodically

Ngoprek

“Ngoprek is a term used to describe the activity of tinkering with or fixing technology devices, such as computers or gadgets, in an unofficial manner.”

1 meanings

Case

“A specific situation that requires handling, investigation, or a decision. Comes from English meaning "case."”

1 meanings

Tldr

“Abbreviation for 'too long didn't read', used to summarize lengthy content concisely”

1 meanings

Vibe coding

“Vibe coding is a term in software development that uses Artificial Intelligence; other terms include 'AI-assisted coding', 'prompt engineering for development', or 'generative AI development'. The term vibe coding only emerged around early 2025.”

1 meanings

You know

“A filler expression commonly inserted when explaining technical matters, similar to 'kan' or 'gitu' in Indonesian”

1 meanings

Kuli koding

“A self-deprecating or sarcastic term for software developers who feel like manual laborers due to repetitive tasks, long hours, and high pressure.”

1 meanings

Ghosting meeting

“Suddenly not showing up or disappearing during a meeting without any notice”

1 meanings

Hodl

“Investment strategy in cryptocurrency to hold digital assets despite drastic market price drops, without panic selling. This term originated from a typo of the word 'hold' which later became the acronym 'Hold On for Dear Life', reflecting investor confidence in long-term price appreciation potential.”

1 meanings

Somehow

“Somehow or in an unclear way, but it works; usually used when a problem solves itself without a clear reason.”

1 meanings

Basically

“A filler word commonly used by tech people to start explaining technical concepts, even though the explanation remains complicated”

1 meanings

Context switching

“Rapid switching between multiple tasks or applications, typically causing reduced focus and productivity.”

1 meanings