The abbreviation MUI stands for "Mintanya Uang Insentif" (in English it would be: "Asking for Incentive Money) which describes someone's anxiety while asking for or waiting for a cash incentive as a reward for their relatively insignificant work. In Indonesia, the word "MUI" has become an adjective that is often used satirically or ironically, and sometimes just as a joke. This idiom if translated into English, it could be described as something like "anxiously awaiting when asking for a small reward," but its use in Indonesian culture has evolved beyond its literal meaning and taken on a more sarcastic or humorous tone.
“If you work, don't become an MUI! Work only a little but ask for more income. Is that money coming out of your father's breasts!?”
by Shén March 11, 2023
Refers to a person or things which is not familiar with modernity and they will likely to be over-amazed or even scared when see something sophisticated (i.e. like the first time you ride luxurious car).
“Ndeso!”
by Shén March 08, 2023
Literally means sexy curvy women, in English equivalent with Hottie or Super Hottie. In another sense it can mean as a compliment but it is too vulgar to say in public or even to strangers.
by Shén March 08, 2023
The term is satirical and is directed at stubborn people who only want to win for themselves. Comes from the phrase Pendek Kepala Songong, which in English would mean, short headed with zero sense and zero character. In some cases it is also written PE-KA-ES but most often it is PKS. Technically in Indonesian it is a subtle satire and sometimes just a joke.
A: My neighbor is very reckless, a little bit says haram, a little bit says kafir, even though the person is hypocrite. How strange is that?
B: Your neighbor must be an PKS person.
B: Your neighbor must be an PKS person.
by Shén March 09, 2023
Sange is a situation where one is in a state of sexual desire. In this case, venting the lust as soon as possible.
by Shén March 07, 2023
In Malay it means Pukis Cake. This bread is quite popular and tastes good too. And in another sense, the name for the female genitals.
"Ma'am, Puki one please!”
by Shén March 09, 2023
In Indonesian politics, the term Kadrun (Kadal Gurun) is an epithet directed at people who are considered narrow-minded, especially those influenced by extremism and fundamentalism movements from the Middle East, to stigmatize those labeled as radical. "Kadal Gurun" probably refers to the Dhab, a type of lizard commonly distributed in the deserts of the Middle East.
A: Sir, what is the religion of terrorists?
B: That's wrong! That's a false understanding! Terrorists don't have a religion! They're atheists!
A: Owalah you are indeed a Kadrun.
(Here the term Kadrun refers to anyone who technically supports Radical Islamic movements. This term is very popular in Indonesia.)
B: That's wrong! That's a false understanding! Terrorists don't have a religion! They're atheists!
A: Owalah you are indeed a Kadrun.
(Here the term Kadrun refers to anyone who technically supports Radical Islamic movements. This term is very popular in Indonesia.)
by Shén March 08, 2023