Indonesian slang
Gercep
Quick to act; fast off the mark.
- Origin:
- Short for gerak cepat (“move fast”)
How it's used
Gercep is praise for someone who acts right away — replying instantly, grabbing the deal, getting things done. It's also an urging: harus gercep (“you've got to move fast”). Casual but positive; it pops up in chats, online shopping promos and even at work among colleagues.
Examples
Tiketnya cepet habis, harus gercep!
Tickets sell out fast — you've got to move quick!
Wah, gercep banget kamu, langsung dibales.
Wow, you're fast — you replied right away.