69 Words of Today's Generation, Very Cool and Popular

Kapanlagi.com - There are various slang words commonly used by today's generation. Generally, these words are quite popular among their circle of friends, with unique and interesting meanings. These words are usually used to simplify certain situations that represent their feelings with a more current and trendy language.

As time goes by, the vocabulary of these words also undergoes updates and developments. For example, the slang words used by today's generation may sound familiar. They are commonly used in the interactions among today's generation to create familiarity and closeness.

Interestingly, these words also have interesting meanings. Although they are generally spoken in slang and trendy language, these words can be in the form of abbreviations in Indonesian or English. However, many slang words are new languages that have specific meanings.

For example, 'baper' is an abbreviation for 'terbawa perasaan' (carried away by emotions), or 'woles' which means relaxed or chill. Yes, those two words from today's generation are some examples of their slang words.

If you're curious about what words are used by today's generation, the reviews below can be a reference to get to know the slang language of today's generation. The words used by today's generation have been compiled by Kapanlagi.com from various sources.

1. Words of Today's Generation, Very Cool

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There are various slang words used by today's generation. Generally, these are often used by today's generation in their social environment. Not just mere words, but sometimes through the words of today's generation, friendships can be formed. Here are the words used by today's generation.

1. Ambyar: This word means destroyed, taken from the Javanese language.

2. Anjir: This word is usually used to express the feeling when seeing or hearing something 'wow' or surprising.

3. Ababil: This word is an abbreviation of 'ABG labil'. Used to describe someone who is still unstable or childish.

4.Ajib: This word is almost similar to the terms delicious, fun, exciting, and so on.

5.Alay: The word is an abbreviation for anak layangan (kite child), norak (tacky), excessive, and hyperbole.

6.Bucin: This word is an abbreviation of 'Budak Cinta' (Love Slave). Refers to someone who is crazy in love.

7.Badai: This word means solid, cool, extraordinary, and so on.

8.Baper: This word is an abbreviation of 'bawa perasaan' (bring feelings).

9. Bapuk: This word means to describe something that is damaged or ugly.

10.BT/Bete: This word is an abbreviation of Boring Total or totally bored.

11.Bokek: This word means being broke or having no money.

12.Bro/Bray: This word is an abbreviation of brother, usually used to address close friends.

13.Bad Mood: This word is taken from the English term to describe the feeling of being not well.

2. Words of Today's Generation with Deep Meaning

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For some people, the words used by today's youth may still feel unfamiliar. This is because these words generally use abbreviations or specific terms with their own meanings. Well, if you're confused, you can take a look at some meaningful words used by today's youth as follows.

14. Curcol: This word is an abbreviation of 'Curhat Colongan'.

15. Cans: This word comes from the slang word for 'cantik' (beautiful).

16. Caper: These words are an abbreviation of 'Mencari Perhatian' (Seeking Attention).

17. Ciyus Miyapah: These words have a serious meaning but are expressed in a more slang language.

18. Cabe-Cabean: These words refer to young people (usually girls) who ride motorcycles together or young people who excessively dress up and wear strange clothes.

19. Damat: These words are an abbreviation of 'bodo amat' (don't care).

20. DM: This word is an abbreviation of 'Direct Message', which is a feature in social media, especially Instagram.

21. Edun: This word is a parody of the words 'edan' (crazy) or 'gila' (mad).

22. FYI: For Your Information, commonly said when providing new information.

23. Gabut: This word is an abbreviation of 'gaji buta' (blind salary), but is commonly used when you're not doing anything.

24. Goks: This word is a parody of 'gokil', usually used to express surprise.

25. Dry: This word means that something is not funny.

26.Gans: This word is a pun on the word 'handsome'.

27.Gils: This word is a pun on the word 'crazy'.

28.Gemay: This word is a pun on the word 'adorable'.

29.Gaje: This word is an abbreviation of 'Gak Jelas' which means 'unclear'.

30.Gelay: This word means ticklish.

31.Generation Micin: A word that describes the excessive behavior of today's children.

32. Galau: This word means when someone feels anxious, worried, restless, and confused.

33.GWS: This word is an abbreviation in English which means 'Get Well Soon'.

3. Extremely Popular Words of Today's Generation

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Words of today's generation are becoming increasingly popular among various groups. These words are also used for social media captions to make them more interesting and effective. The following are some of the extremely popular words of today's generation:

34. Hoax: This word comes from the English language and means fake or untrue news.

35. Halu: This word is an abbreviation of hallucination.

36. Istimiwir: This word is a parody of the word istimewa (special).

37. Japri: This word means 'Private Line' or 'Private Network'.

38. Jijay: This word is a parody of the word jijik (disgusted).

39. Kuper: This word is an abbreviation of 'Kurang Pergaulan' (lack of social interaction).

40. Kuy: This word is the opposite of 'Yuk' (Let's go).

41. Komuk: This word is a slang term for 'Muka' (face).

41. Kepo: This word is an acronym for 'Knowing Every Particular Object', meaning someone who always wants to know everything.

42. Lebay: This word means exaggerated, similar to 'alay'.

43. Lol: This word is an acronym in English for 'Laugh Out Loud', meaning to laugh out loud.

44. Mantul: This word is an abbreviation of 'Mantap Betul' (very cool).

45. Mager: This slang word is an abbreviation of 'Malas Gerak' (lazy to move).

46. Monmaap: This word is similar to 'mohon maaf' (apologize), but feels closer and more familiar.

47. Modus: This word means 'Modal Dusta' (lying capital), and is usually used to express someone's hidden intention.

48. Meneketehe: This word is a parody of 'Mana Ku Tahu' (how would I know).

4. Current Generation's Trendy Words

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As for the trendy words of today's generation, you can learn about them through the reviews below. By knowing the words of today's generation, it can help you become more familiar and keep up with the times.

49.Ngab: This word is the opposite of the word 'Bang', and usually used for men.

50.Ntaps: This word is a pun on the word 'mantap'.

51.Narsis: This word means people who love taking photos.

52.OTW: This word is an acronym in English which means 'On The Way'.

53.OMG: This word is an acronym in English which means 'Oh My God'.

54. PHP: This word is an abbreviation of the phrase 'false hope'.

55.Pansos: This word is a slang term, an abbreviation of 'Social Climbing'.

56.PEWE: This word is an abbreviation of 'Position Wenak', which means not wanting to change positions.

57.Pelakor: This word is an abbreviation of 'the other woman'.

58.Pebinor: This word is an abbreviation of 'the other man'.

59.Rempong: This word means 'complicated'.

60.Receh: This word means less funny or vice versa.

61. Rebahan: This word means lying down, or is synonymous with being lazy.

62.Santuy: This word means 'relaxed'.

63.Songong: This word means arrogant.

64.Sotoy: A phrase used by today's youth which means 'pretending to know it all'.

65.Savage: This word is used when there is a moment that astonishes, especially a moment of 'revenge'.

66.Sekut: This word means scared, nervous, confused, or panicked.

67.Typo: This word means when you make a mistake in typing.

68. Unyu: This word means cute, adorable, and so on.

69.Woles: This word is the opposite of the word 'Selow' or relaxed.

Well, those are 69 words commonly used by today's generation, very cool and popular. The above-mentioned words can be a reference for you to broaden your knowledge about the current slang language.

Source: Liputan6.com

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