Indonesian slang

Julid

Snarky, envious and gossipy about other people.

Origin:
Slang adjective; no common expansion

How it's used

Julid describes someone who can't stand to see others doing well and comments on it — sneering in group chats or leaving nasty comments online. You'll see netizen julid everywhere on Indonesian social media. It's a criticism, though friends also use it jokingly about their own gossiping.

Examples

  • Netizen julid banget sama postingan artis itu.

    Netizens are being so nasty about that celebrity's post.

  • Udah deh, jangan julid sama urusan orang.

    Come on, stop sniping about other people's business.

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