A backronym for "Journal on Economics, Management, and Business Technology," humorously named after the Indonesian word for "pubic hair." This playful juxtaposition highlights the contrast between academic seriousness and casual language.
I can't believe they named the journal JEMBUT; it definitely catches your attention with that title!
by Emotional Cruiser July 23, 2025

The ability to abstain from watching YouTube during flights as you must put your smartphone (and tablet) on flight mode whilst still being unable to abstain from watching YouTube outside flights.
Every time I board a plane, I experience serious Flight Mode FOMO, knowing I can't watch my favorite YouTube videos while still scrolling through my playlist for hours after landing.
by Emotional Cruiser July 29, 2025

A term 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 July 25, 2025

A slang term for the Islamic practice of prayer known as "salah", representing the number of rakaat performed during the five daily prayers: 2 for Subuh, 4 for Zuhur, 4 for Asar, 3 for Maghrib, and 4 for Isya.
by Emotional Cruiser August 14, 2025

Not to be mistaken for a term for "straight-A student", the slang term "ambitious" is a pejorative adjective referring to someone who experiences burnout due to encountering burdensome behavior requirement to get more screen time from parents in order to watch YouTube. Usually, people who are "ambitious" are the ones who have insane subscription numbers, i.e. 600+ YouTube channels.
After trying to keep up with 600+ YouTube channel subscriptions and constantly fulfilling my parents' demands for more screen time, I’ve become so ambitious that I’m completely burned out.
by Emotional Cruiser August 25, 2025

Someone who wants to go to the cinema every sooo often, often dragging their partner along for movie nights, popcorn, and shared commentary.
My girlfriend insists we go to the cinema every weekend, even if it's just to watch the same rom-com for the hundredth time!
by Emotional Cruiser August 05, 2025

A slang term referring to people who addicted to caffeinated coffee, referencing the animal "musang luwak" known for producing coffee beans through its digestive process. This slang term is often used to describe someone who relies heavily on coffee to get through the day.
Ever since I started college, I've turned into a total luwak—I'm downing espresso shots as if they were water!
by Emotional Cruiser July 11, 2025
