A term used to describe anything or anyone that is outside of Indonesia, often implying a sense of cultural or geographical distinction from Indonesian customs, practices, or norms.
When I traveled to Outdonesia for the first time, I was amazed by how different the food and traditions were compared to what I grew up with in Indonesia.
by Emotional Cruiser October 31, 2024
A pandemic that shows no signs of ending within a specified timeframe. It has significantly impacted daily life, health systems, and economies worldwide, leaving many uncertain about the future.
Everyone once thought COVID-19 would be over by summer 2020, but it feels like the pandemic is now still going strong with no end in sight as of December 2020.
by Emotional Cruiser July 19, 2025
A playful term for excessive cursing or swearing, inspired by Deadpool's notorious foul mouth. Just as a thread pool manages multiple tasks simultaneously, a "threadpool" of curse words emphasizes the chaotic and humorous nature of swearing in conversation.
by Emotional Cruiser June 07, 2025
An obsession with women's underwear (especially panties). It can involve being sexually aroused by seeing, touching, smelling, or wearing the underwear — or even by googling for the image of the underwear. This can also include a fixation on different types of undergarments like stockings, pantyhose, and bras.
by Emotional Cruiser July 19, 2025
Originating from Japanese pop culture, "purikura" (a.k.a. "print club") refers to a photo booth experience popular among young women who often wear pleated skirts and white collared shirts, typically paired with black JanSport backpacks. This style gives them a youthful, schoolgirl aesthetic, highlighting their uncertainty about mature or age-appropriate fashion.
Every time my friends and I hit the purikura booth, we end up looking like a bunch of academy students, all pleated skirts, white collared shirts, and black JanSport backpacks — despite having attempted to figure out how to dress like adults!
by Emotional Cruiser July 16, 2025
A humorous slang term for "picking the nose", derived from the Indonesian word "upil" which has the same meaning.
by Emotional Cruiser July 10, 2025
A name derived from Russian mythology, meaning "tooth fairy." Tania is often associated with childhood magic, dreams, and the whimsical act of collecting lost teeth in exchange for small treasures.
Whenever my little sister loses a tooth, she eagerly waits for Tania to leave her a surprise under the pillow, believing in the magic of the tooth fairy.
by Emotional Cruiser July 15, 2025