Indonesian slang
Mager
Too lazy to move; can't be bothered to get up or go out.
- Origin:
- Short for malas gerak (“lazy to move”)
How it's used
Mager is the feeling of not wanting to leave the bed, the couch or the house. It's used as an adjective (gue mager banget) and is one of the most common slang words in everyday chat. Casual and harmless — it's a mood, not an insult.
Examples
Hujan gini bikin mager keluar rumah.
Rain like this makes me too lazy to leave the house.
Gue mager banget, pesen online aja yuk.
I really can't be bothered to move — let's just order online.