Emotional Cruiser's definitions

vanilla

Originally used on foods and beverages, "vanilla" is now a slang term for "plain" or "bland" often applied to a variety of test products.

This new flavor is so vanilla; I was expecting something bold, but it tastes like plain yogurt!

by Emotional Cruiser September 20, 2025

motherfucker

The word that many Indonesians think to be the English word for what is akcually called "motherland". Many Indonesian adults are eventually old enough to have left school whilst having never been taught the word "motherland" in school.

Many Indonesians jokingly refer to "motherfucker" as their version of "motherland", highlighting the gaps in English education.

by Emotional Cruiser November 3, 2025

java

"Java" is a slang term for "coffee" named after an Indonesian island where coffee beans grow well. Hence, there's even the slang term "java junkie" meaning "coffee addict".

I can't start my day without a cup of java; it's the only thing that gets me out of bed and ready to face the world.

by Emotional Cruiser October 2, 2025

Expose

Being the brand of a TV set, Expose refers to the risk of children encountering age-inappropriate content on television if not properly supervised, despite the presence of child-friendly programming.

With Expose TV sets, it's fine if your child only watches Sunday morning cartoons like Upin & Ipin, SpongeBob, or Doraemon, but without proper supervision, they might end up exposed to unsuitable content on TV.

by Emotional Cruiser July 26, 2025

Sustagen

Named after a product by Mead-Johnson Nutritionals, this slang term for "boobs" originates from the Indonesian backronym "susu tahan gencet" which means "that kind of milk that can withstand pressure".

Check out those Sustagens; they really know how to turn heads at the beach!

by Emotional Cruiser August 9, 2025

attention

A modern term likened to "new oil," highlighting its value in today’s society. Just as oil was a critical resource in the past, attention has become a sought-after commodity, driving social media engagement, marketing strategies, and personal interactions.

n the age of social media, getting likes and shares is like striking oil; everyone is vying for that precious attention!

by Emotional Cruiser July 20, 2025

nighttime

Slang for "power outage," often used to describe a situation where electricity is unavailable, leading to darkness and a sudden halt in activities.

When the lights went out during the storm, everyone just said, "Looks like it's nighttime!"

by Emotional Cruiser July 19, 2025