10 Indonesian Slang Words You Need To Know

Published by Rachel Claire on July 31, 2020July 31, 2020

10 Indonesian Slang Words you Need to Know

These slang words have been useful for my interactions with native Bahasa Indonesian speakers. I have compiled a list of the important slang words that you need to know. Hope you find them helpful.

1. Jutek

Definition: Arrogant; Stuck-up; Snobby

**That moment when someone gives you that feline expression.**

2. Sok

Definition: Know-it-all

Indonesian slang words — **That moment when you know that the self-claimed expert is wrong.**

3. Mager

Definition: Doing nothing; Has nothing to do; Idle

4. Bokap/Nyokap

Definition: Father/Mother

**“Parents can only give good advice or put them on the right paths, but the final forming of a person’s character lies in their own hands.” – Anne Frank**

5. Nongkrong

Definition: Sitting around with family and/or friends and doing nothing.

6. Curhat

Definition: To share your feelings; To pour out your feelings

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7. Gaptek

Definition: Being technologically backward.

8. Kocak

Definition: Fun in a chaotic way.

9. Jomblo

Definition: The relationship status of being single.

10. Pamer

Definition: Show off

Now, you can use these important Indonesian slang words when you converse with Bahasa Indonesia natives.

10 Indonesian Slang Words You Need To Know

10 Indonesian Slang Words you Need to Know

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