cabe-cabean
What does cabe-cabean mean? cabe-cabean is a Indonesian strong that translates to “trashy teen girls / underage hoes” in English.
Literal Translation
little chilies
Meaning & Usage
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"trashy teen girls / underage hoes"
Slang for underage girls who wear cheap, revealing clothes, ride on motorcycles with older guys, and act trashy.
Examples in the Wild
Kumpulan cabe-cabean. (A group of trashy teen girls.)
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
- Mixed company or unfamiliar social groups
- Job interviews, meetings, or customer-facing situations
Cultural Context
A very specific 2010s cultural phenomenon in Indonesia.
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