Slang

Indonesian slang language is an informal branch of Colloquial Indonesian. Its native name bahasa gaul means ‘language for socialization’. The slang language is an ever-evolving language, as many words quickly become outdated and obsolete because of trends.

The followings are the list of slang words that have stayed popular across generations. Some of the words are new slang words that are currently popular. The words that become outdated will be taken off immediately.

Click on the word to see what it means.

Ajib
Aku, Ikj, Akikah
Berondong
Bolot
Contreng
Curhat
Daag … Selamat Tinggal
Didi = Dear??
Gapték
Gaul
GR (baca: Gé éR= Gedé Rasa)
Jaim …. Jaga Image
Jomblo
Komputer Jangkrik
Lélét, Lambrétta, Lemot
Ngocol
PD (Baca: Pe De)
Sangar
Télmi(=telat mikir)
Yahud, Keren, Canggih

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