Kapanlagi.com - Crazy rich has become a popular term lately. We can find this term on social media and in everyday conversations. However, many people still do not understand the meaning of crazy rich. It is proven that many people are still unaware and try to find out its meaning on the internet.
On social media, many people build an image as a crazy rich person. In general, the term crazy rich is used to refer to wealthy people who live a luxurious lifestyle. But not just a term, there are also those who consider crazy rich as a lifestyle that is extravagant and likes to show off their luxury. So, what is the actual meaning of crazy rich and how did this new term become so popular?
To find out the answer, let's take a look at the following review which has been summarized by kapanlagi.com from various sources.
1. Meaning of Crazy Rich
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As mentioned earlier, crazy rich is a term commonly used to refer to someone who is extremely wealthy. If we look at the origin of the term, crazy rich comes from the combination of two English words, "crazy" and "rich". If we look at the meaning of each word separately, crazy means 'mad', while rich means 'wealthy'. However, in general, crazy rich is often interpreted as super rich or very wealthy.
However, crazy rich has actually become a common term. The meaning of crazy rich now refers to people who often show off their wealth with luxurious lifestyles. In today's social media era, crazy rich has become a branding for some public figures, celebrities, businessmen, and so on.
2. The Origin of the Popular Term Crazy Rich
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Crazy rich is not a new term. The term crazy rich has been around for a long time. It's just that the term crazy rich has only become popular recently. The origin of the popularity of the term crazy rich began with a novel titled Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan which became quite explosive.
Then the novel was adapted into a movie with the same title. The movie CRAZY RICH ASIANS repeated the success of the novel. This instantly made the term crazy rich go viral and become more well-known.
In the novel and movie CRAZY RICH ASIANS, a male character who is a wealthy conglomerate in Singapore is portrayed. He has a romantic relationship with an ordinary woman. From that story, a picture of a crazy rich person who is unusual because of their extravagance emerged. A life that is certainly very different from ordinary society.
Since then, the public's image of the meaning of crazy rich has begun to form. Crazy rich are those who are extremely wealthy and live in luxury. Not long after the crazy rich movie went viral, there were people in Indonesia who showed off their wealth with luxurious lifestyles on social media.
As a popular vocabulary, the term crazy rich has also developed. Not only does it refer to individuals, but the term crazy rich is also often followed by the name of a region or area. For example, Crazy Rich Surabaya, Crazy Rich Bali, Crazy Rich Bandung, Crazy Rich Medan, and so on. This naming is used for the wealthy people in each region.
3. Characteristics of Crazy Rich
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The meaning of crazy rich is often looked down upon. Some people consider crazy rich to be nothing more than wealthy individuals who enjoy flaunting their wealth and luxury. In fact, there is a growing prejudice that those who are crazy rich may not necessarily be truly wealthy.
This negative view is supported by recent facts. Lately, several public figures who call themselves crazy rich have been arrested by the police for allegedly obtaining their wealth instantly through criminal means. However, there are also many crazy rich or super wealthy individuals who prefer to live a simple life without showing off their wealth.
If we delve deeper, there are actually several characteristics that indicate whether someone is a true crazy rich or not. Here are some characteristics of a true crazy rich:
1. Has a Clear Source of Wealth
A crazy rich person is guaranteed to have a clear source of wealth. Usually, crazy rich people have rapidly growing and sustainable business empires. Thus, their source of wealth continues to flow.
2. Chooses to Live Simply Without Showing Off
The true meaning of crazy rich is someone who is wealthy from their own hard work. That means a crazy rich person will greatly value the worth of money and their hard work. Therefore, they will choose to live a simple life without showing off.
3. Has a Closed Life
Because they don't like to show off, the life of a crazy rich person tends to be closed off.
4. Easy to Adapt and Respect Others
Even though they are wealthy, a crazy rich person will remain humble. They will easily adapt and respect others, including those with a lower social class.
5. Doesn't Need Validation
A crazy rich person doesn't need public validation or recognition for their wealth. They will only focus on their personal life without caring about other people's judgments.
Those are some explanations of the meaning of crazy rich and its characteristics. Hopefully, this information is useful and can answer your curiosity.
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Disclaimer: This translation from Bahasa Indonesia to English has been generated by Artificial Intelligence.