Meaning of Auto According to the Dictionary and as Slang, Also Know the Meaning of Other Popular Words

Kapanlagi.com - Recently, there have been several English words that have become popular among the public. Auto is one of them. Easily, the use of the word auto can be found in daily conversations among young people. Yes, not as a regular English vocabulary, but for young people, auto has become one of their slang words. So, what does auto mean in slang language?

Compared to daily conversations, the use of auto as slang language is more common on social media. Usually, the word auto appears in the caption or comments column of a photo or video post.

Although it is already widely used, the fact is that many people still do not know what auto means as a slang word on social media. Even though it is important to master current slang vocabulary to avoid being left behind and to avoid misunderstandings.

Compiled from various sources, here is a review of the meaning of auto which has recently become a slang word among young people today.

1. Meaning of Auto According to the Dictionary

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As mentioned earlier, before becoming a slang word, auto was part of the English vocabulary. Therefore, to find out the original meaning of auto, we can check it in the dictionary.

According to dictionary.cambridge.org, the meaning of auto in Indonesian is a car. However, auto can also be translated for everything related to the automotive field, such as the automotive industry, mechanics, engines, transportation, and so on.

Examples in sentences:

- Insurance shares recovered, while a softer euro boosted autos.

- Most dealerships sell both new and used autos.

However, in English, the word auto can also be a prefix. As a prefix, the word auto is usually written together with the next word or can also be with a hyphen (auto-). The use of the auto- prefix, the meaning of auto can mean working alone or automatically. For example: autofocus, auto-immune, auto-regulation, auto-recovery, auto-pilot.

Some examples of sentences:

- The aircraft is fitted with an auto-recovery system.

- The plane was on autopilot when it crashed.

2. Meaning of Auto in Indonesian Language

The word 'auto' from English has also been absorbed into the Indonesian language. Therefore, we can also find the meaning of 'auto' in the Great Dictionary of the Indonesian Language (KBBI). However, as a loanword from a foreign language, the word 'auto' has been adapted in spelling to become 'oto'.

In KBBI, the meaning of 'oto' is a vehicle (car) that is powered by a motor; a car; an automobile. However, the word 'auto' with the spelling according to English is still listed in KBBI as an informal form of 'oto'. So, it's not surprising if we often encounter the use of the word 'auto' in the fields of automotive, transportation, and so on.

3. Meaning of Auto as Slang Language

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Lately, the use of the word 'auto' has become more widespread after it has transformed into one of the slang words of young people. As a slang word, it turns out that the meaning of 'auto' does not refer to the meaning of 'oto' in KBBI as explained earlier, which is related to automotive, transportation, and so on.

The meaning of 'auto' in slang language is actually inspired by the second meaning of 'auto' in English, which is as a prefix. Yes, in the use of young people's slang language, the meaning of 'auto' can mean something that is automatic. This word is usually followed by an adjective or noun that functions like an adjective.

However, in the context of slang language, there are no binding rules for writing the word 'auto'. Therefore, it can be written together with the following word, or it can also be written separately as desired. For example:

- Auto gagal: automatically fails

- Auto-menang: automatically wins

- Autosultan: automatically becomes a sultan (becomes rich)

- Auto ngakak: automatically laughs out loud

4. Other Slang Meanings

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Besides 'auto', there are many slang words that are emerging among young people. Knowing the meaning of each slang word is just as important as understanding the meaning of 'auto'. Because knowing the meaning of each slang word can help us avoid misunderstandings. Here are some lists of current slang words and their meanings:

1) Cans: Beautiful

2) Gils: Crazy

3) Goks: Hilarious

4) Gans: Handsome

5) Halu: This word is short for hallucination, which describes someone with high imagination.

6) Ntaps: Great

7) Leh uga: Can also be

8) Sabi: Can

9) Takis: Brush

10) Ngab: Bro

11) Kuy: Let's go. The opposite of reading 'yuk'.

12) Tubir: Noisy

13) Bucin: Bucin is short for the term love slave. Used to refer to men or women who are crazy in love, willing to do anything for the person they love.

14) Gaje: Gaje is short for 'not clear' or 'unclear'.

15) Gercep: Is short for 'quick movement'. This abbreviation is a suggestion to do something faster than usual.

16) Japri: This slang abbreviation is often heard. Japri itself can be interpreted as a private channel or private network.

17) Komuk: Is a slang abbreviation that refers to the condition of one's face.

18) Mager: Mager is a slang abbreviation for the phrase 'lazy movement'. This word is more often used to express laziness.

19) Mantul: This word is a slang abbreviation for 'very solid'. This word is often used as an appreciation, such as a compliment.

20) Pansos: Social climbing. This word is used to refer to people who like to seek attention from many people, especially on social media.

Those are some explanations of the meaning of 'auto' according to the dictionary and as current slang language. Hopefully, this will add insight and answer your curiosity all this time.

Japri itself can be interpreted as a private channel or private network.

17) Komuk: Is a slang abbreviation that refers to the condition of the face.

18) Mager: Mager is a slang abbreviation of the sentence lazy movement. This word is more often used to express laziness.

19) Mantul: This word is a slang abbreviation of the word really steady. This word is often used as appreciation, such as words of praise.

20) Pansos: Social climbing. This word is used to refer to people who like to seek attention from many people, especially on social media.

Those are some of the explanations of the meaning of auto language according to the dictionary and as current slang language. Hopefully it can add insight and answer your curiosity all this time.

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