Gereget

Gereget is an Indonesian slang term used to describe a state of intense irritation, anger, or frustration. It functions mainly in informal speech and writing, and is often found in conversations, social media, and popular culture. The word can appear as a noun to denote the feeling itself or as part of the related form geregetan, which describes someone who is experiencing or displaying that heightened emotion.

Etymology and usage notes on gereget are not standardized, and the term is considered informal. It is commonly associated with everyday emotions rather than formal language, and its intensity can range from mild annoyance to strong fury. In casual contexts, gereget can be used to describe both inner sensations and outward behavior, such as impatience, irritability, or explosive reactions.

Examples of usage include phrases like "lagi geregetan" to indicate being in a state of irritation, or "geregetan karena tugas menumpuk" to express frustration due to piled-up work. The form geregetan is often used as an adjective or part of a predicate to describe a person or situation, as in "dia lagi geregetan" or "situasinya bikin aku geregetan." The term is widely understood among Indonesian speakers but may be inappropriate in formal or professional settings.

Cultural context and related terms: Gereget sits within Indonesian slang and is part of a broader family of expressions that convey emotional intensity, alongside words like marah (angry) or frustasi (frustrated). It shares some overlap with regional or youth slang and may evolve with social media trends. As with many informal terms, its appropriateness depends on audience and setting.

See also: Indonesian slang, emotion, anger, geregetan.