alay
|a-lay|
/ˈɑːlaɪ/
trend follower
Etymology
'alay' originates from Indonesian slang, specifically the word 'anak layangan', where 'anak' meant 'child' and 'layangan' referred to 'kite', symbolizing someone who is easily swayed by trends.
'anak layangan' transformed into the shortened form 'alay', and eventually became a popular slang term in Indonesian youth culture.
Initially, it referred to 'children who fly kites', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'someone who tries too hard to be trendy'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a term used in Indonesian slang to describe someone who is perceived as trying too hard to be trendy or fashionable, often in a way that is considered excessive or lacking in taste.
He was called an alay because of his flashy clothes and over-the-top behavior.
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Last updated: 2025/06/11 18:06