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Definition summary
Traditional Indonesian arts performance (shadow puppetry, theatrical, dance, etc.) originating from Java island.

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Meaning

  • [Noun]
  • Traditional Indonesian arts performance (shadow puppetry, theatrical, dance, etc.) originating from Java island.
  • A shadow theatre performance, or such performances in general.
  • (Malaysia, Singapore, music) Any traditional theatrical work, combining drama, music, song and sometimes dance.
  • (Singapore, Singlish) Insincere behaviour; an act meant to deceive or mislead.
  • [Verb]
  • (Singapore, Singlish) To put up a front, to pretend (e.g., to be hard at work when one’s superiors are watching) or behave in a false and misleading way, especially if it puts one at an advantage.
  • [Adjective]
  • (Singapore, Singlish, never attributive) For show, insincere or fake; ostentatious and showy.

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