banci
What does banci mean? banci is a Indonesian severe that translates to โpussy / sissy / trannyโ in English.
Literal Translation
transvestite / effeminate
Meaning & Usage
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"pussy / sissy / tranny"
Historically a cross-dresser or transgender woman (waria).
Examples in the Wild
Jangan jadi banci dong lu! (Don't be a pussy!)
When to Use It
Context
- Expressing strong frustration or emphasis
- Only among very close friends who share this register
- Direct confrontation (use with caution)
Avoid
- Professional or formal settings
- Around elders or authority figures
- Public spaces โ will cause genuine offense
- Mixed company or unfamiliar social groups
- Job interviews, meetings, or customer-facing situations
Cultural Context
Often used aggressively against men to call them cowards or unmanly.
More in Indonesian ๐ฎ๐ฉ
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anjing
โbitch / bastard / fuckโ
A dog.
5 / 5sexual
ngentot
โfuck / motherfuckerโ
The act of sexual intercourse.
4 / 5body part, insult
jembut
โpubes / ugly piece of shitโ
Hair on the genitals.
5 / 5body part
memek
โcuntโ
Female genitalia.
5 / 5body part, insult
kontol
โdick / cockโ
Male genitalia.
3 / 5body part, sexual
toket
โtits / knockersโ
Female breasts.
4 / 5insult, religious
babi
โpig / assholeโ
A pig.
2 / 5exclamation
gila
โcrazy / insaneโ
Crazy.