An informal speech that used by the people is called slang, and it can not be accepted in formal writing, such as business correspondence, academic tasks, and essays. However, Indonesian slang words are used in daily conversation, used mostly in the speech by people who know each other.
Slang word is defined as a casual type of language in popular culture, that is playful and trendy. Every region has many slang words to communicate and express something.
Also Read: 5 Beautiful Places in Indonesia That Much Better Than Bali
The number of slang words makes reference to violence, and the use of slang was often seen by many people as an indicator of the speaker’s lower social status. But, I think the use of slang has no correlation to the speaker’s intelligence, it is just a fun vocabulary. In Indonesia, if you are using slang in your speech you would be called “gaul”, which means “cool” in English.
20 Indonesian slang words you definitely need to know, Here we go!
1. Anjay/anjir – the word to cuss something
At first, Anjay has modified the word “anjing” which means “dog” in English. Indonesian people use that word (anjing) to curse something. Nowadays, they modify it to “anjir” then “anjay” in order to be polite.
After that, the meaning of anjir is similar to “damn” in English-cursing in a polite way.
You’re so rude! Damn you!
You’re so rude! Anjir you!
Sometimes, anjay is currently use to an exclamation interchangeable with “Wow”
Damn, you’re so gorgeous tonight!
Anjay, you’re so gorgeous tonight!
2. Baper – being touched by something rude
Baper uses for someone who seems irritated, sad, angry, upset, and also feels bitter or sweet. It was an abbreviation for “Bawa Perasaan”, and “brittle/tempered” in English. The meaning of Baper similar to the word “do not take it personally”.
Since it, people being easily hurt others and then just say “jangan baper!” / “don’t take it persoally”.
That was a joke, don’t take it personally!
That was a joke, jangan baper!
3. Gece – an announcement to go in a hurry
The slang of gece meant to be “Gerak cepat”, and means to “hustle” in English.
The meeting is about to start, hurry up!
The meeting is about to start, gece!
Read more: Stereotip Profesi Guru di Indonesia: Jangan jadi Guru!
4. Suwer – speaking honestly and truthfully
Suwer is used when someone make a promise, and pinky!
I really love you baby, honestly!
I really love you baby, suwer!
5. Kicep – an expression of speechless
Kicep can be about an unexpected or astonishing event, such as to take unawares or to affect with wonder. So, you don’t know what words to say.
I was caught cheating by the teacher, I’m speechless!
I was caught cheating by the teacher, I’m kicep!
6. Alay – people who love things that are tacky
The slang of alay is an abbreviation from “Anak Layangan” and “Kite boy’s” in English. Honestly, I do not really know why people make an “alay” word for tacky people.
You are dressing like this, are you serious? OMG, you are so tacky!
You are dressing like this, are you serious? OMG, you are so alay!
7. Nongkrong – sit around and doing nothing
In Indonesian slang words, “nongkrong” means a condition that you want to be enjoying your time with your friends. In English, it is called “hangout”.
Are you free to have some coffee with me? Let’s go hangout!
Are you free to have some coffee with me? Nongkrong yuk!
Read more: Review Stockbit: Pengalaman Investasi Saham di Stockbit
8. Bonyok – an abbreviation of parents
Slang of “Bonyok” is an abbreviation from “Bokap Nyokap”, and “Mom and Dad” in English. Bokap; Dad, Nyokap; Mom.
My Mom and Dad are not at home for three days, I want to make a party tonight!
My Bonyok are not at home for three days, I want to make a party tonight!
9. Mager – a condition that you’re too lazy to do something
Mager is derived from “Malas gerak”, it is literally means “lazy to move” in English.
I am lazy to go to shower on Sunday.
I am mager to go to shower on Sunday.
10. Sotoy – felt like knew about something
The meaning of “sotoy” slang is an abbreviation for “sok tahu”, which means “act like you know everything”. When someone being sotoy, it means she or he is pretending like an obnoxious know-it-well.
You don’t know about anything at all!
Sok tau lo!
11. Rempong – over reacting about something
Rempong is slang from “repot”, it is meant to be “busy or troublesome” in English. If someone acts busy with overreacting through something.
Read more: The Quarter Life-Crisis is Real
You can just wear sneakers and a t-shirt for hangout, don’t be over!
You can just wear sneakers and a t-shirt for hangout, don’t be rempong!
12. Cuy – the word to mention a person
Hey dude, what’s up?
Hey cuy, what’s up?
13. Sans – sans means like do not worry about something
Let me do the dishes in the kitchen, it’s okay!
Let me do the dishes in the kitchen, sans!
14. Kepo – really want to know every particular things
Why are you curious about that? Mind your own business!
Why are you kepo about that? Mind your own business!
15. Ngegas – speaking with high pitch
The term of “Ngegas” is for a condition when someone speak in high pitch.
Can you speak in a calming pitch?
Bisa apa tidak bicaranya tidak ngegas?
16. Unyu – something cute and pretty
Wow, your necklace is so cute!
Wow, your necklace is so unyu!
17. Kece – a word for swag things
Kece could be mean to something cool, pretty, beautiful, or etc.
I thought she was pretty
I thought she was kece
18. Jayus
In this slang, Jayus is mentioned to awkward humor behind a joke delivered so badly that you can’t help.
OMG, She’s really awkward at a joke
OMG, She’s really jayus at a joke
19. Rebek/Jember – dirty muddy things
Why you are eating like this? You made the table so dirty son.
Why you are eating like this? You made the table so jember son.
20. Julid – gossiping
The meaning of Julid is envious or jealous about something, and you gave their gossip. It will be hard to make an example about this slang of julid. But, people are usually julid while writing comments or status to hate someone on social media.
You don’t have to necessarily use Indonesian slang words in your speech when you come to Indonesia, because Indonesian people are friendly. They would come to you and say, “Hello Mr/Mrs, may I take a picture with you?”.
Indonesian people have many epithets for foreigners. If you are a white person, you will be in term of “Bule”, and if you are black you will be called “Bule negro”. Certainly, we are going to treat you like a queen and king, because we are Indonesian. Indonesian people believe that we have to treat a visitor like a queen/king.
Interesting blog! Is your theme custom made or did you download it from somewhere? A design like yours with a few simple adjustements would really make my blog jump out. Please let me know where you got your design. Thank you|
Hi Daloia, thank you for visiting my website! I installed the theme from WordPress, the name is “elfie”.
Hi there, You’ve performed a fantastic job. I’ll definitely digg it and in my view recommend to my friends. I am confident they’ll be benefited from this web site.|
Hi Margarita! Thank you for visiting my website, have a good day!
Thanks for your article. I also think laptop computers are becoming more and more popular nowadays, and now are sometimes the only kind of computer employed in a household. The reason being at the same time that they are becoming more and more affordable, their working power is growing to the point where they may be as potent as personal computers out of just a few years ago.
My partner and I stumbled over here different page and thought I may as well check things out. I like what I see so i am just following you. Look forward to exploring your web page yet again.
Hi Alvaro! say hi to your partner. thank you for reading my blog post and reaching out through this comment. I am very blessed if you do like my website. Please wait for another post, have a good day! 🙂
Hi there, just became alert to your blog through Google, and found that it is truly informative. I am gonna watch out for brussels. I will be grateful if you continue this in future. Numerous people will be benefited from your writing. Cheers!|
Hi Kneser! thank you for the compliment. glad to know if you do like to read my blog post. Hope it can give some benefit to you also, have a good day! 🙂
Hi there! wassup. wooa MSN! thank you for reading this article. have a good day Kenneth!
always i used to read smaller articles which as well clear their motive, and that is also happening with this post which I am reading at this place.|
Thanks for the marvelous posting! I quite enjoyed reading it, you can be a great author.I will be sure to bookmark your blog and will come back later on. I want to encourage you to definitely continue your great job, have a nice holiday weekend!|
Howdy! I could have sworn I’ve visited this web site before but after looking at many of the posts I realized it’s new to me. Anyhow, I’m certainly pleased I stumbled upon it and I’ll be bookmarking it and checking back regularly!|
It’s hard to find educated people about this subject, but you seem like you know what you’re talking about! Thanks|
It has been simply incredibly generous with you to provide openly what exactly many individuals would’ve marketed for an ebook to end up making some cash for their end, primarily given that you could have tried it in the event you wanted.
Hmm is anyone else having problems with the images
on this blog loading? I’m trying to find out if its a problem on my end or
if it’s the blog. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.
wonderful issues altogether, you just gained a brand new reader. What might you suggest in regards to your publish that you made some days ago? Any positive?|
Every weekend i used to go to see this web page, as i wish for enjoyment, as this this website conations actually nice funny stuff too.|
Hello! I could have sworn I’ve been to this blog before but after reading through some of the post I realized it’s new to me. Nonetheless, I’m definitely glad I found it and I’ll be bookmarking and checking back frequently!|
I抦 not that much of a internet reader to be honest but your blogs really nice, keep it up! I’ll go ahead and bookmark your website to come back later on. Cheers
This is very interesting, You’re a very skilled blogger. I have joined your feed and look forward to seeking more of your great post. Also, I’ve shared your site in my social networks!|
Great site. Plenty of helpful information here. I’m sending it to some buddies ans additionally sharing in delicious. And naturally, thanks on your sweat!|
Just want to say your article is as amazing. The clarity for your submit is simply nice and that i can think you are an expert in this subject. Fine along with your permission allow me to take hold of your RSS feed to stay up to date with approaching post. Thank you 1,000,000 and please keep up the gratifying work.|
Hi Tristan! thank you for your compliment. good luck with your work! 😉
Hello, Neat post. There is an issue along with your website in web explorer, may check this? IE still is the marketplace leader and a huge component of other people will leave out your magnificent writing because of this problem.|
Greetings! I know this is kinda off topic but I was wondering which blog platform are you using for this website? I’m getting tired of WordPress because I’ve had problems with hackers and I’m looking at options for another platform. I would be fantastic if you could point me in the direction of a good platform.|
My programmer is trying to convince me to move to .net from PHP. I have always disliked the idea because of the costs. But he’s tryiong none the less. I’ve been using Movable-type on numerous websites for about a year and am nervous about switching to another platform. I have heard good things about blogengine.net. Is there a way I can import all my wordpress content into it? Any help would be greatly appreciated!|
Thank you for every other informative blog.
I am so grateful for your post. Really thank you! Great. Heath Whitted
I have read so many posts about the blogger lovers however this post is really a good piece of writing, keep it up
Hi! Would you mind if I share your blog with my myspace
Hello Escort, that’s okay you can share this post to your myspace. thank you! 🙂
I really like what you guys are up too. This sort of clever work and coverage!
My blog site is in the exact same niche as yours and my users would certainly benefit from some of the information you provide here. Please let me know if this okay with you. Thanks
I’m amazed, I have to admit. Seldom do I come across a blog that’s both educative and engaging, and without a doubt, you have
Hello Bahis, thank you! 🙂
Hi there, I found your site by means of Google even as looking for a related subject, your web site came up, it looks great. I have bookmarked it in my google bookmarks.
Hello Reinard, thank you!
That is very fascinating, You are a very skilled blogger. I have joined your rss feed and stay up for seeking more of your wonderful post. Additionally, I’ve shared your website in my social networks|
Hello Sermania, thank you!
whoah this blog is wonderful i really like reading your articles. Keep up the great paintings! You realize, a lot of people are hunting round for this info, you could help them greatly.
I appreciate, cause I found exactly what I was looking for. You’ve ended my four day long hunt! God Bless you man. Have a great day. Bye
Write more, thats all I have to say. Literally, it seems as though you relied on the video to make your point. You definitely know what youre talking about, why waste your intelligence on just posting videos to your weblog when you could be giving us something informative to read?|
Hello! I could have sworn I’ve been to this website before but after browsing through some of the post
You made some good points there. I checked on the web for more information about the issue and
I was curious if you ever thought of changing the structure of your site?
What’s Happening i am new to this, I stumbled upon this I’ve discovered It absolutely useful and it has helped me out loads.
I blog frequently and I seriously thank you for your content. This great article has really peaked my interest. I am going to take a note of your blog and keep checking for new information about once per week. I subscribed to your Feed as well.|
great site thanks.
thanks
My family members every time say that I am wasting my time here at net, except I know I am getting knowledge every day by reading such nice content.|
Hi, I do think this is a great web site. I stumbledupon it 😉 I’m going to come back yet again since i have book marked it. Money and freedom is the best way to change, may you be rich and continue to guide others.|
I do believe all the concepts you have introduced to your post. They’re very convincing and can certainly work. Nonetheless, the posts are very brief for beginners. May you please lengthen them a little from next time? Thanks for the post.|
Hi Philip! Thank for the insight it’s very helpful to make my content better 🙂
bookmarked!!, I really like your site!
Excellent site. A lot of helpful information here. Salvador Lain
thanks great site
I conceive you have mentioned some very interesting details , appreciate it for the post. Armand Roig
Wow, that’s what I was exploring for, what a information! existing here at this blog, thanks admin of this website.|
I really like your blog.. very nice colors & theme.
Did you design this website yourself or did you hire someone to do it for you?
Plz respond as I’m looking to construct my own blog and would like to know where u got this from.
many thanks
Way cool! Some extremely valid points! I appreciate you writing this article plus the rest of the site is really good. Lauren Lingbeek
Thanks for all your efforts that you have put in this. Very interesting info. Rey Hogsette
Magnificent goods from you, man. I have understand your stuff previous to and you are just extremely fantastic. I really like what you’ve acquired here, certainly like what you’re saying and the way in which you say it. You make it enjoyable and you still care for to keep it wise. I cant wait to read much more from you. This is really a wonderful web site.|
Hi, yes this piece of writing is in fact pleasant and I have learned lot of things from it on the topic of blogging. thanks.|
Thanks for sharing, this is a fantastic article. Really thank you! Fantastic. Arlen Dao
I read this article fully about the resemblance of most up-to-date and earlier technologies, it’s remarkable article.|
Keep this going please, great job!|
I’m really enjoying the theme/design of your blog. Do you ever run into any web browser compatibility issues? A small number of my blog visitors have complained about my blog not operating correctly in Explorer but looks great in Safari. Do you have any suggestions to help fix this issue?|
Thank you for every other fantastic article. The place else may just anybody get that kind of information in such a perfect way of writing? I have a presentation subsequent week, and I am on the search for such info.|
Hi, I do think this is an excellent site. I stumbledupon it 😉 I am going to revisit yet again since i have bookmarked it. Money and freedom is the greatest way to change, may you be rich and continue to help other people.|
Thank you Berry! 🙂
A round of applause for your article post.Much thanks again. Keep writing.
Hello everybody, here every one is sharing such experience, therefore it’s nice to read this website, and I used to pay a visit this web site daily.|
Great blog here! Also your web site loads up fast! What host are you using? Can I get your affiliate link to your host? I wish my web site loaded up as fast as yours lol|
whoah this blog is wonderful i really like reading your articles. Keep up the great paintings! You realize, a lot of people are hunting round for this info, you could help them greatly.
Regards for helping out, fantastic information. Rickie Rameres
Pretty! This has been an extremely wonderful article. Many thanks for providing this info. Morris Partridge
I think his is among the most important information for me. Burt Cornet
Just desire to say your article is as astounding. The clearness in your post is just excellent and i can assume you’re an expert on this subject. Well with your permission allow me to grab your RSS feed to keep updated with forthcoming post. Thanks a million and please continue the enjoyable work.
Top ,.. top top … post! Keep the good work on !
Thank you bro!
https://www.philadelphia.edu.jo/library/directors-message-library
Great selection of modern and classic books waiting to be discovered. All free and available in most ereader formats. download free books
Great selection of modern and classic books waiting to be discovered. All free and available in most ereader formats. download free books
https://www.philadelphia.edu.jo/library/directors-message-library
I have read so many posts about the blogger lovers however this post is really a good piece of writing, keep it up
whoah this blog is wonderful i really like reading your articles. Keep up the great paintings! You realize, a lot of people are hunting round for this info, you could help them greatly.
I would like to thnkx for the efforts you’ve put in writing this blog. I’m hoping the same high-grade site post from you in the upcoming also. Actually your creative writing abilities has encouraged me to get my own website now. Really the blogging is spreading its wings fast. Your write up is a great example of it.
I gotta favorite this site it seems very beneficial handy
What?s Happening i’m new to this, I stumbled upon this I have discovered It positively useful and it has aided me out loads. I am hoping to give a contribution & assist different users like its helped me. Good job.
I would like to thank you for the efforts you have put in writing this website. I’m hoping the same high-grade blog post from you in the upcoming as well. In fact your creative writing skills has encouraged me to get my own web site now. Actually the blogging is spreading its wings fast. Your write up is a great example of it.
Fantastic goods from you, man. I’ve understand your stuff previous to and you’re just too wonderful. I really like what you’ve acquired here, really like what you’re stating and the way in which you say it. You make it entertaining and you still care for to keep it wise. I can not wait to read much more from you. This is really a terrific website.
Thank you for another informative web site. Where else could I get that kind of information written in such an ideal way? I’ve a project that I am just now working on, and I have been on the look out for such information.
I just could not go away your web site prior to suggesting that I really loved the usual information a person supply on your visitors? Is going to be back often in order to check out new posts
Thank you for the sensible critique. Me & my neighbor were just preparing to do some research about this. We got a grab a book from our area library but I think I learned more clear from this post. I’m very glad to see such great information being shared freely out there.
Nice post. I was checking continuously this blog and I am impressed! Extremely useful information specially the remaining section 🙂 I take care of such information much. I was seeking this certain information for a very long time. Thanks and good luck.
Thanks for some other informative website. Where else may just I am getting that kind of info written in such a perfect way? I have a undertaking that I am simply now operating on, and I have been on the glance out for such info.
magnificent post, very informative. I wonder why the other specialists of this sector don’t notice this. You should continue your writing. I’m confident, you’ve a huge readers’ base already!
My brother suggested I would possibly like this website. He was once entirely right. This put up actually made my day. You cann’t imagine simply how a lot time I had spent for this information! Thanks!
I like the valuable info you provide in your articles. I?ll bookmark your blog and check again here regularly. I’m quite certain I?ll learn lots of new stuff right here! Best of luck for the next!
It?s really a great and useful piece of info. I am glad that you shared this useful info with us. Please keep us informed like this. Thanks for sharing.
you are in point of fact a good webmaster. The site loading pace is incredible. It kind of feels that you are doing any unique trick. Also, The contents are masterpiece. you’ve done a magnificent process on this subject!
Thanks for your article. I would like to opinion that the very first thing you will need to carry out is check if you really need credit score improvement. To do that you simply must get your hands on a copy of your credit history. That should really not be difficult, since the government mandates that you are allowed to get one absolutely free copy of your own credit report yearly. You just have to consult the right people. You can either browse the website with the Federal Trade Commission or maybe contact one of the major credit agencies directly.
I was just looking for this information for some time. After 6 hours of continuous Googleing, finally I got it in your website. I wonder what is the lack of Google strategy that don’t rank this kind of informative websites in top of the list. Generally the top web sites are full of garbage.
hello!,I like your writing so a lot! percentage we be in contact extra approximately your article on AOL? I need a specialist in this house to solve my problem. Maybe that’s you! Looking ahead to see you.
It is best to take part in a contest for one of the best blogs on the web. I will suggest this site!
Howdy! Do youu know iif they maie any plougins to asist with SEO?
I’m trying to get mmy blog to rahk forr soje targeted keywords butt I’m not seeing very god success.
If yyou know of any plese share. Many thanks!
obviously like your website but you need to check the spelling on quite a few of your posts. Several of them are rife with spelling problems and I find it very troublesome to tell the truth nevertheless I?ll certainly come back again.
Thank you, I’ve recently been looking for info about this topic for ages and yours is the greatest I’ve discovered till now. But, what about the conclusion? Are you sure about the source?
This website is remarkable information and facts it’s really excellent
This is very educational content and written well for a change. It’s nice to see that some people still understand how to write a quality post!
Awesome blog! Do you have any suggestions for aspiring writers?
I’m planning to start my own website soon but I’m a little lost on everything.
Would you suggest starting with a free platform like WordPress or go for a paid option? There are so many options out there that I’m totally
confused .. Any recommendations? Thank you!
If you are going for best contents like I do, only pay a quick visit this web site daily because it offers quality contents, thanks
My spouse and I stumbled over here by a different website and thought I
should check things out. I like what I see so now i’m following you.
Look forward to looking at your web page for a second time.
You actually make it seem so easy with your presentation but I find this matter to be really something that I think I would never understand.
It seems too complex and extremely broad for me. I am looking forward for your next post, I will try to get the hang of it!
These are in fact impressive ideas in regarding blogging.
You have touched some fastidious things here.
Any way keep up wrinting.
I’m extremely impressed with your writing skills and also with the structure
on your weblog. Is that this a paid topic or did you customize it yourself?
Anyway keep up the nice quality writing, it’s rare to look a nice blog like this one nowadays..
I like the helpful information you provide in your articles.
I’ll bookmark your weblog and check again here regularly. I’m quite sure
I’ll learn many new stuff right here! Best of luck for the next!
I used to be suggested this blog through my cousin. I’m
now not sure whether or not this post is written through him as nobody else recognize such
designated approximately my difficulty. You’re amazing!
Thank you!
Great post.
Great website. A lot of useful information here.
I am sending it to several friends ans additionally sharing in delicious.
And obviously, thank you in your sweat!
With havin so much written content do you ever run into any issues of plagorism or copyright violation? My website has a lot of exclusive content I’ve either written myself or outsourced but it seems a
lot of it is popping it up all over the internet without my authorization. Do you know any ways to help reduce content from being stolen? I’d truly appreciate it.
I do consider all the concepts you’ve presented on your post.
They’re really convincing and can certainly work. Still, the
posts are too quick for newbies. May you please extend them a bit from
subsequent time? Thank you for the post.
interesting post
Just want to say your article is as astounding. The clearness in your submit
is simply cool and that i can think you are knowledgeable on this subject.
Fine along with your permission let me to take hold of your feed to keep up to date with imminent post.
Thanks one million and please continue the enjoyable work.
That is very fascinating, You’re an excessively skilled blogger.
I have joined your rss feed and look forward to searching for more
of your excellent post. Also, I have shared your web site in my
social networks
I抦 no longer certain the place you are getting your information, but good topic. I needs to spend a while studying much more or figuring out more. Thank you for wonderful information I was searching for this info for my mission.
Ahaa, its nice discussion about this piece of writing here at this weblog, I have read all that, so now me also
commenting at this place.
Thanks for the post
Wow that was odd. I just wrote an extremely long comment but after I
clicked submit my comment didn’t appear.
Grrrr… well I’m not writing all that over again. Anyway, just wanted to say fantastic blog!
Hi Leanne, I apologize to make you upset, I set a filter plugin comments because there are so many spam comes in. btw, I already approve your comment. thank you for reading my article! I really appreciate it 🙂
Hi i am kavin, its my first occasion to commenting anyplace, when i read this post i
thought i could also create comment due to this sensible piece of writing.
I don’t even know the way I ended up right here, but I assumed this post was good.
I don’t understand who you are but certainly you are going
to a well-known blogger for those who are not already. Cheers!
After looking into a few of the articles on your web
site, I honestly like your technique of writing a blog.
I book marked it to my bookmark website list and will
be checking back soon. Take a look at my web site as
well and tell me your opinion.
Thanks for another wonderful article. The place else could anybody get that kind of info in such an ideal way of writing?
I’ve a presentation next week, and I am on the search for such
information.
thank you very much
I think this is one of the most important info for me.
And i am glad reading your article. But should remark on few general things, The web site
style is wonderful, the articles is really excellent : D.
Good job, cheers
I constantly spent my half an hour to read this web site’s
articles every day along with a cup of coffee.
Hmm it looks like your blog ate my first comment (it was super long) so
I guess I’ll just sum it up what I wrote and say, I’m thoroughly enjoying your
blog. I too am an aspiring blog blogger but I’m still new to everything.
Do you have any helpful hints for beginner blog writers? I’d certainly appreciate it.
Asking questions are really nice thing if you are not understanding anything entirely, except
this post presents pleasant understanding even.
Why visitors still make use of to read news papers when in this technological globe all is presented on web?
It’s very trouble-free to find out any matter on net as compared to textbooks, as
I found this post at this website.
Pretty! This has been an extremely wonderful post.
Thanks for providing this information.
I have been surfing online more than 3 hours today, yet I never found any interesting article like yours.
It’s pretty worth enough for me. Personally, if all web owners and bloggers made good content as you did, the web will be much more useful than ever before.
Wow, superb blog layout! How long have you been blogging
for? you made blogging look easy. The overall look of your site is fantastic, as well as
the content!
It’s not my first time to visit this website, i am browsing this
web page dailly and get fastidious information from here
all the time.