sundel

sun.delinsult, religious, sexual

What does sundel mean? sundel is a Indonesian severe that translates to “evil whore” in English.

Literal Translation

whore / back-hollow ghost

Meaning & Usage

01

"evil whore"

Derived from 'Sundel Bolong', a mythical ghost of a prostitute with a hole in her back.

Examples in the Wild

Dasar sundel. (You evil whore.)

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 — will cause genuine offense
Around religious or conservative communities
Mixed company or unfamiliar social groups
Job interviews, meetings, or customer-facing situations

Cultural Context

Used to call a woman an evil, manipulative whore.

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Male genitalia.

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Female breasts.

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Hair on the genitals.

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Crazy.

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Acronym for 'Kurang Update' (lacking updates).

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“retard / slowpoke”

Stupid, clumsy, or slow-witted.