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Meaning of the Word 'Gelay' that Once Became Popular and Viral, Also Learn the Meaning of Other Slang Words

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Kapanlagi.com - Gelay was once a viral and popular word some time ago. This word always appeared on various social media platforms, such as Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and even Youtube. Despite being popular at that time, the fact is that many people still do not know the actual meaning of the word gelay.

Actually, it is very normal for someone to not know the meaning of the word gelay. This is because it is not a word in Indonesian or any local language. The word gelay is also not included in the vocabulary of slang commonly used by young people. However, because it is frequently used, gelay has now become a slang word among young people today.

The word gelay suddenly appeared through a viral video. Therefore, it is possible that only the people in the video can explain the true meaning of gelay. So, what is the actual meaning of the word gelay? To find out, read the following explanation.

1. The Origin of the Viral Word 'Gelay'

As mentioned earlier, the word 'gelay' emerged after a viral video. In the video, singer Nissa Sabyan can be seen saying the phrase 'gak mau gak suka, gelay' with a unique and funny tone. The video went viral due to rumors of a special relationship between Nissa Sabyan and Ayus.

In an instant, the video became the target of netizens' attention. Besides commenting on Nissa Sabyan's peculiar way of speaking, many netizens tried to guess the meaning of the word 'gelay' in the video.

After the video went viral, many netizens started using the word 'gelay' in various occasions, such as in posts or comments on social media. The word 'gelay' also became viral and trended on social media for some time.

2. Meaning of the Word Gelay Initially Thought to be Geli

There are various assumptions about the meaning of the word 'gelay' spoken by Nissa Sabyan in the video clip. However, most netizens believe that the word 'gelay' spoken by Nissa Sabyan is a parody of the word 'geli' (funny). This can be seen from several comment posts in the video.

Quoted from dream.co.id, here are some excerpts of netizens' comments assuming that 'gelay' is a parody of 'geli'.

"What is this, pretending to be cute, you little kid," said one netizen.

"She means GELI (funny) but she parodies it as GELAAAAY!!! Iyuhhh," said another netizen.

"Astagfirulloohhh... You need to ask for forgiveness a lot, buddy," said another account.

"So annoyed by those who pretend to be cute like this," said another netizen.

3. The Actual Meaning of the Word Gelay

After the word 'gelay' went viral and was widely used by netizens, an old video clip of Nissa Sabyan saying the word 'gelay' resurfaced. In this video clip, Nissa appeared and said, "Assalamualaikum, were you waiting for me?" Then, someone bumped into her. Nissa immediately showed a spoiled expression and said, "don't want, don't like gelay".

From this second video, netizens still assume that 'gelay' means 'geli' (funny). However, the true meaning of the word 'gelay' was later revealed. This was revealed by Ardi and Tebe, former members of the Sabyan gambus group, when they appeared as guests on the show KOPI VIRAL.

"Gak like (don't like)," said Ardi when asked about the meaning of gelay. So now there are two meanings of gelay. Gelay is 'geli' (funny) according to netizens, and gelay means 'gak like (don't like)' according to Nissa Sabyan.

4. Cool Words from the Combination of Two Words

Besides the meaning of the word 'gelay' which turns out to be 'not like', there are still several other slang words formed from the combination of two words. Just like 'gelay', these words can also be considered popular and widely used by today's young people. Therefore, it is important to know their meanings in order to keep up with the times and avoid misunderstandings. Here are several other slang words besides 'gelay' that are also formed from the combination of two words.

1) Bucin: Bucin is an abbreviation of the term 'budak cinta' which means 'love slave'. This slang abbreviation is used to refer to a man or woman who is crazy in love, where they are willing to do anything for the person they love.

2) Gaje: Gaje is an abbreviation of 'gak jelas' which means 'not clear'. This word is used when someone doesn't understand or can't grasp the meaning of what others are saying.

3) Gercep: It is an abbreviation of 'gerakan cepat' which means 'fast movement'. This abbreviation is a recommendation to do something faster than usual.

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

5) Komuk: It is a slang abbreviation that refers to the condition of one's face.

6) Mager: Mager is a slang abbreviation for the phrase 'malas gerak' which means lazy to move. This word is often used to express laziness.

7) Mantul: This word is a slang abbreviation for the phrase 'mantap betul' which means very solid. This word is often used as an appreciation, like a praise expression.

8) Pansos: Pansos is a slang abbreviation and stands for 'panjat sosial' which means social climbing. As the name suggests, pansos is used to refer to people who seek attention from many people, especially on social media.

Those are some explanations about the meaning of the word 'gelay' that was once popular and viral. Hopefully, it is useful and can answer your curiosity, yes!

(kpl/gen/psp)

Disclaimer: This translation from Bahasa Indonesia to English has been generated by Artificial Intelligence.
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