brengsek
What does brengsek mean? brengsek is a Indonesian strong that translates to “jerk / asshole / piece of shit” in English.
Literal Translation
broken / messed up
Meaning & Usage
"jerk / asshole / piece of shit"
Something that doesn't work right, applied to humans to mean they are useless jerks.
Examples in the Wild
Cowok brengsek. (Jerk boyfriend.)
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
A very popular insult for someone who is useless, annoying, or mean.
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Female breasts.
jembut
“pubes / ugly piece of shit”
Hair on the genitals.
kudet
“out of the loop / boomer”
Acronym for 'Kurang Update' (lacking updates).
pukimak
“motherfucker”
A severe slur targeting the mother's genitalia. Brought over from Malay and Sumatran influence.
gila
“crazy / insane”
Crazy.
bego
“dumb / stupid”
Slow or dumb.
buang sat
“good riddance to a bastard”
Wordplay on 'bangsat'. Meaning discarding the wretched pest/person.
sange
“horny as fuck”
Extreme sexual arousal.