pelawak
Pelawak is a term used in Indonesian and Malay to refer to a comedian or performer who uses humor, jokes, and sketches to entertain an audience. The label encompasses a range of practitioners, including stand-up comedians, sketch actors, comedy hosts, and improvisers who perform on stage, television, film, or online platforms.
Etymology-wise, pelawak derives from the Malay/Indonesian root lawak meaning joke or jest, with the agentive prefix
Pelawak work in various formats and settings. They may perform stand-up routines (komedi tunggal), participate in
Cultural context and role: Pelawak contribute to Southeast Asian entertainment by providing amusement, social observation, and