asu

a.suinsult

What does asu mean? asu is a Indonesian strong that translates to “dog / bitch” in English.

Literal Translation

dog (Javanese)

Meaning & Usage

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"dog / bitch"

The Javanese word for dog, adopted into national slang.

Examples in the Wild

Asu tenan! (Truly a dog! / Damn!)

When to Use It

Context

Informal settings where profanity is accepted
Expressing strong frustration or emphasis
Direct confrontation (use with caution)

Avoid

Professional or formal settings
Around elders or authority figures
Job interviews, meetings, or customer-facing situations

Cultural Context

Less intensely evil than 'anjing' in formal Indonesian, often used among friends playfully in Java, but still an insult.

More in Indonesian 🇮🇩

anjing

“bitch / bastard / fuck”

A dog.

ngentot

“fuck / motherfucker”

The act of sexual intercourse.

4 / 5body part, insult

jembut

“pubes / ugly piece of shit”

Hair on the genitals.

memek

“cunt”

Female genitalia.

5 / 5body part, insult

kontol

“dick / cock”

Male genitalia.

3 / 5body part, sexual

toket

“tits / knockers”

Female breasts.

4 / 5insult, religious

babi

“pig / asshole”

A pig.

2 / 5exclamation

gila

“crazy / insane”

Crazy.