pelakor

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What does pelakor mean? pelakor is a Indonesian severe that translates to “homewrecker” in English.

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"homewrecker"

Acronym for 'Perebut Laki Orang' (Snatcher of Other People's Men).

Dasar pelakor jahat! (You evil homewrecker!)

Context

  • Expressing strong frustration or emphasis
  • Only among very close friends who share this register

Avoid

  • Professional or formal settings
  • Around elders or authority figures
  • Public spaces — will cause genuine offense
  • Mixed company or unfamiliar social groups
  • Job interviews, meetings, or customer-facing situations

Cultural Context

A relatively modern acronym that has become the definitive, highly stigmatized word for a mistress or homewrecker. Gossip media runs on this word.

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