cuek

See also: -cük

Indonesian

Etymology

Popularized by Ruth Sahanaya in her 80s hit Astaga!; probably derived from Malay cuai (“negligent”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /cueʔ/

Adjective

cuek

1. easy-going

   Dia orangnya cuek. / He is an easy-going person.

Verb

cuek (colloquial)

1. to ignore
2. to take something easy

   Kamu kok nyuekin gue?

   Why do you ignore me?

   Gue dicuekin dia.

   I am ignored by him.

   Dia cuek aja, padahal ceweknya selingkuh.

   He's taking it easy although his girlfriend is having an affair.

Related terms

• nyuekin: Active Transitive Verb with affix me-V-i.
• dicuekin: Passive Verb with affix di-V-i.