Definitions by Emotional Cruiser

istidraj

A condition in which someone receives the "VIP route" in life (smooth fortune, complete facilities, 24/7 screen time) even though their behavior is lacking or far from God. A satirical backronym of "istimewa derajatnya" (Indonesian for "heightened degree"), it's actually a death trap before finally being "slammed" into harsh reality. This condition is the opposite of "self-improvement", as the person feels they are always right while actually drifting.

Man, a friend of mine gets unlimited screen time from his dad even though he never prays. Damn, that's "istidraj"; I'd rather be a little overwhelmed in getting more screen time from my parents but have a calm heart.

istidraj by Emotional Cruiser April 23, 2026

sultan

The few people who can afford one particular highly desirable (but expensive / difficult to obtain) item

Look at these sultans who can afford new PlayStations, even the latest PS5 is still "cheap" enough for them.

sultan by Emotional Cruiser April 22, 2026

Perangkat Sultan

This Indonesian backronym for "PS" means "rich people's device", referring to how new PlayStations (from PS3 onwards) are considered expensive* in developing countries like Indonesia

*compared to PS1/PS2

Look, my friend has that "Perangkat Sultan" at his house even though I don't.

Perangkat Sultan by Emotional Cruiser April 21, 2026

Konoha

A moniker given to the country Indonesia, with unexplainable bizarre things happening here on a daily basis.

In Konoha, many school-aged children know about latest viral trends on the Internet more than akcual school lessons.

Konoha by Emotional Cruiser April 21, 2026

grace

A single word that summarizes everything that Allah has given to His servants. For example, the ability to endure (survive) Ramadan fasting without experience any significant "food withdrawal" syndrome.

I didn’t think I’d survive Ramadan with such ease, but grace is real — Allah has made it bearable.

grace by Emotional Cruiser April 19, 2026

njir

The short form of the exclamation "anjir", which is in turn derived from the Indonesian word "anjing" (meaning "dog")

Eh njir, my score is the highest on the mid-term exam!

njir by Emotional Cruiser April 19, 2026

anjir

An Indonesian exclamation derived from the Indonesian word "anjing" (meaning "dog")

Suddenly it's raining, anjir… luckily I still have my jacket.

anjir by Emotional Cruiser April 19, 2026