membuangbuang
Membuang-buang is an Indonesian verb meaning to waste or squander resources, such as time, money, or energy. The form is derived from the base buang (to throw away) with the prefix me- and reduplication of the stem, yielding membuang-buang. The reduplication adds emphasis, indicating excessive, aimless, or repeated disposal of resources. The term is used in both everyday speech and formal writing.
Usage and nuance: It is used with nouns that identify what is wasted, for example waktu (time),