Kapanlagi.com - The use of slang language among young people often attracts attention. Because with their creativity, young people often create new and unique vocabulary. Jamet is one of them. Jamet has become quite popular recently. Many young people use this word.
In daily life, the word jamet is often spoken directly when young people are joking around. But lately, the word jamet has become more popular after being frequently used on social media. One of the reasons for the popularity of the word jamet is a viral TikTok video on social media. The video shows a man doing the 'goyang badinding' dance.
Although it is already popular, many people still do not know that jamet is an abbreviation of two words. What is it? Are there any other slang words among young people that are unique and need to be known? Check out the following reviews, which are summarized from various sources.
1. Meaning of Jamet
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When it started to become popular, there were some people who referred to jamet as an abbreviation of 'Jawa metal'. Many disagree with the assumption that jamet is Jawa metal, as it is feared that it may lead to sensitive issues.
However, now the understanding of the meaning of jamet has developed. Many interpret jamet as an abbreviation of 'jajal metal'. This term is often used to refer to people who act cool with a metal style.
2. Slang Vocabulary of Other Two-Word Abbreviations
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Besides 'jamet' which means 'jajal metal' (try metal), there are still several slang words in the language of young people. It is actually quite important to know the meaning of each word to avoid misunderstandings. Some of these slang words are also abbreviations of two words. Here are some slang words that are abbreviations of two words.
1. Bucin: Bucin is short for the term 'budak cinta' (love slave). This slang abbreviation is used to refer to a man or woman who is crazy in love, where the person is willing to do anything for the person they love.
2. Gaje: Abbreviation of 'gak jelas' (unclear). This word is used when someone does not understand or cannot grasp the meaning of others.
3.Gercep: It is an abbreviation of fast movement. This abbreviation is an encouragement to do something faster than usual.
4.Halu: This word is a shortening of hallucination, which describes someone with high imagination.
5.Japri: This slang abbreviation is something we often hear. Japri itself can be interpreted as a private channel or private network.
6.Komuk: It is a slang abbreviation that refers to facial condition.
7. Mager: Mager is a slang abbreviation for the phrase lazy to move. This word is more often used to express laziness.
8.Mantul: This word is a slang abbreviation of the phrase very solid. This word is often used as an appreciation, like a compliment.
9.Pansos: Pansos is a slang abbreviation and a shortening of social climbing. Pansos refers to people who like to seek attention from many people, especially on social media.
3. Slang Vocabulary from Reversed Words
Apart from word abbreviations, such as jamet is jajal metal, there are also other types of slang vocabulary. One of them is words that are read or written in reverse. What are they? Here are some examples.
1. Kuy: Yuk. The reverse reading of yuk, an invitation word.
2. Ngab: Bang.
3. Sabi: Bisa.
4. Takis: Sikat.
4. Slang Vocabulary from Clipped Words
Slang vocabulary created by young people also comes from clipped pronunciation or spelling of words. These words are also equally popular with other slang words. Here are some of them.
1. Cans: Cantik (Beautiful)
2. Gans: Ganteng (Handsome)
3. Gils: Gila (Crazy)
4. Goks: Gokil (Crazy)
5. Ntaps: Mantap (Great)
6. Leh uga: Boleh juga (Can also)
5. Slang Vocabulary from Abbreviations in English
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Besides Indonesian language, slang language is also created by young people by taking words or abbreviations from English language. Some of them, even those that are commonly spoken and heard in daily life. Like these words, for example
1.AKA: abbreviation of 'As Known As', it means also known as or alias.
2.Anw: abbreviation of 'Anyway', it means by the way.
3.BTW: abbreviation of 'By The Way'. The slang term BTW has the same meaning as the term 'by the way'.
4. CMIIW: abbreviation of 'Correct Me If I'm Wrong', slang in English that is often used on social media platforms. This abbreviation means 'correct me if I'm wrong'.
5.COD: abbreviation of 'Cash On Delivery', which means 'pay on the spot' in Indonesian.
6.FYI: abbreviation of 'For Your Information'. This abbreviation is commonly used on social media to provide additional information.
7.Kepo: abbreviation of 'Knowing Every Particular Object'. This abbreviation means a person who is curious about everything.
8. LOL: abbreviation for 'Laugh Out Loud', this abbreviation means someone is laughing out loud.
9.OOTD: abbreviation for 'Outfit of The Day'. This abbreviation is commonly used in social media captions for a full-body photo showing the outfit worn that day.
10.PAP: abbreviation for 'Post a Picture'. It means posting or sending a photo on social media.
11.TFL: abbreviation for 'Thanks For Like'. This expression shows gratitude for receiving a 'like' on a post or social media content.
13. TGIF: abbreviation for 'Thanks God it's Friday', meaning excitement towards the weekend.
That's the meaning and explanation of the word 'jamet', which is an abbreviation for 'jajal metal'. Hopefully, it is useful and can increase knowledge.
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Disclaimer: This translation from Bahasa Indonesia to English has been generated by Artificial Intelligence.