tuyul

tu.julinsult, religious

What does tuyul mean? tuyul is a Indonesian moderate that translates to “little shit / thieving gnome” in English.

thieving goblin

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"little shit / thieving gnome"

A small bald ghost in mythology that steals money.

Dasar anak tuyul. (You little goblin child.)

Context

  • Casual conversations with friends
  • Informal settings where profanity is accepted
  • Direct confrontation (use with caution)

Avoid

  • Professional or formal settings
  • Around religious or conservative communities
  • Job interviews, meetings, or customer-facing situations

Cultural Context

Used to insult a small child who is annoying or steals things.

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