Kapanlagi.com - There are many popular current slang words and trends among young people. Like slang words or English slang, they are often found on social media. The meaning of English to Indonesian slang terms that are currently popular is frequently used on the internet.
Slang and current trends are generally used in informal conversations. Especially among young people, slang words can make friendships closer and more familiar. In addition to slang terms in Indonesian, you are certainly familiar with various slang terms in English.
Yes, in English, slang is also called slang words. Slang words on social media are very diverse. These slang words are often used for captioning statuses on social media. Moreover, using these slang words can make your status on social media cooler and more up-to-date.
Not only that, the meaning of English to Indonesian slang terms can also represent your feelings about something. Here are the meanings of English to Indonesian slang terms that are currently popular, as compiled by kapanlagi.com from various sources.
1. Definition of Slang Words
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Before discussing the English to Indonesian translation of current slang terms, it is worth understanding the definition of slang words. Slang is also interpreted as 'bahasa gaul' in Indonesian. Slang words are very common on social media, where many young people use them as captions for their posts.
In addition, slang words are generally used in the context of jokes or even sarcasm. Slang words can evolve and sometimes do not correspond to their original meanings.
For example, the word 'Slay' means 'to kill', but in another context, it can mean a great appearance. There are also slang terms that originate from English acronyms. The English to Indonesian translation of these slang terms can represent feelings about something or a certain situation.
2. English to Indonesian Meaning of Slang Abbreviations
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After understanding the meaning of slang, here are some examples of current slang terms. Especially English slang is often found on social media. Well, here is the English meaning to Indonesian of abbreviations.
1.IMO: the English meaning to Indonesian of this abbreviation is In My Opinion.
2.OOTD: the English meaning to Indonesian of this abbreviation is Outfit of The Day.
3.OOT: the English meaning to Indonesian of this abbreviation is Out of Topic.
4.ANW: the English meaning to Indonesian of this abbreviation is Anyway.
5. BTW: the English meaning to Indonesian of this abbreviation is By The Way.
6.ROTFL: the English meaning to Indonesian of this abbreviation is Rolling on The Floor Laughing.
7.FYI: the English meaning to Indonesian of this abbreviation is For Your Information.
8.LOL: the English meaning to Indonesian of this abbreviation is Laugh Out Loud.
9.OMG: the English meaning to Indonesian of this abbreviation is Oh My God.
10.AKA: the English meaning to Indonesian of this abbreviation is As Known As.
11.GWS: the English meaning of this abbreviation is Get Well Soon.
12. TFL: The meaning of this English abbreviation in Indonesian is Thanks For Like (thank you for giving the like button on social media).
13.COD: The meaning of this English abbreviation in Indonesian is Cash On Delivery (pay on the spot).
14.PAP: The meaning of this English abbreviation in Indonesian is Post a Picture (Upload your photo).
15.OTW: The meaning of this English abbreviation in Indonesian is On The Way (currently on the way).
16.CMIIW: The meaning of this English abbreviation in Indonesian is Correct Me If I'm Wrong.
17.DM: The meaning of this English abbreviation in Indonesian is Direct Message (feature on Instagram).
18.TGIF: The meaning of this English abbreviation in Indonesian is Thanks God It's Friday (excitement towards the weekend).
3. English to Indonesian Meaning of Current Slang Terms
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Meanwhile, there are several current slang terms in English that can be an inspiration for cool captions on social media. Well, here are some examples along with the English to Indonesian meaning of current slang terms.
1. Don't mess up with me: Jangan main-main denganku.
2. Just Drop it: Lupakan saja.
3. On purpose: Sengaja.
4. Airhead: Orang bodoh.
5. No matter: Tidak peduli.
6. In the pink: Sehat.
7. Damn it: Sialan.
8. It sucks: Itu payah.
9. Don't Screw: Jangan mengacaukannya.
10. It's a wrap: Sudah selesai.
11. Baps: Gila.
12. Grub: Makanan.
13. Ass out: Bokek (tidak punya uang).
14. Blow Me: Bikin aku terkesan.
15. Chicken: Pengecut.
16. Good at: Mahir.
17. Dinosaur: Sangat tua.
18. Egghead: Orang pandai.
19. Cheers: Sebagai ucapan terimakasih.
20. Arm in arm: Bergandengan.
21. In a funk: Depresi.
22. Break out: Menyebar secara luas dan tiba-tiba.
23. Clap Hands: Tepuk tangan.
24. Fishy: Mencurigakan.
25. Peanuts: Murah.
26. Buck up: Tersenyumlah.
27. Cross out: Mencoret.
28. Dull: Membosankan, basi.
29. Face to face: Berhadapan.
4. Meaning of English to Indonesian Slang
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In addition to some examples and meanings of English to Indonesian slang, there are also references to slang terms from English. Usually these slang terms are often used for conversations or captions on social media. Curious about what they are? Let's take a look at the meaning of English to Indonesian slang.
1. Lowkey: secretly.
2. Tea: Gossiping or telling something.
3. Chill out: Calm.
4. Lit: It means showing pleasant feelings and expressions.
5. Highkey: It means firm or clear, not hiding.
6. Stan: Idolizing something or liking something.
7. What's up: What's going on?
8. Salty: Bored.
9. Keep dark: Keep it secret.
10. Slay: Amazing or very cool.
11. Pipe down: Be quiet.
12. Cap: Lie.
13. No cap: Honesty.
14. Your six: Behind you.
15. What The Hell: What is this?
16. Gotta run: Have to go.
17. Dude: A term of address for 'Bung'.
So those are the meanings of English to Indonesian slang terms that are popular among young people nowadays. Some examples and meanings of English to Indonesian slang above can enrich your knowledge about current slang terms.
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Disclaimer: This translation from Bahasa Indonesia to English has been generated by Artificial Intelligence.