Jayus
Meaning: A joke so unfunny, so badly delivered, that it becomes funny in its own right — a joke that earns laughter through sheer awkwardness.
Language: Indonesian
Literally: corny / lame joke
Category: Social
Origin: Indonesian slang; the delight of a joke that fails spectacularly.
More untranslatable words — Social
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From our proverbs
- The squeaky wheel gets the grease — Those who complain the most get attention.
- If you can't beat them, join them — If you can't win against something, align with it.
- A penny saved is a penny earned — Saving money is just as valuable as earning it.