bokis

Indonesian

Etymology

bisa +‎ -ok-, then the final rime elided.

Pronunciation

• (Standard Indonesian) IPA^(key): /ˈbokis/ [ˈbo.kɪs]
• Rhymes: -okis
• Syllabification: bo‧kis

Verb

bokis

1. (Prokem slang) to be able

   Synonyms: bisa, boleh, dapat, mampu

2. (Prokem slang) to lie, to fib

   Synonym: bisa-bisaan

   Bokis ae lu, ah.

   Ugh, now you're just being a fib.

Tok Pisin

Etymology

From English box.

Noun

bokis

1. Box
2. (vulgar) cunt, female genitalia

Usage notes

This word is avoided as taboo, in all senses. To express the meaning box, the synonym katon is preferred.

Synonyms

• (box): katon