bencong

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What does bencong mean? bencong is a Indonesian severe that translates to “sissy / faggot” in English.

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"sissy / faggot"

A harsher, slangy version of banci.

Dasar bencong. (You absolute sissy.)

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 — will cause genuine offense
  • Job interviews, meetings, or customer-facing situations

Cultural Context

Highly derogatory when used as an insult.

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