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Term: Preman

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1:

Definition: A term used in Indonesian slang to refer to local gangsters or thugs.

Example sentence: The preman acted as enforcers for the local mafia.

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Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 1:

Definition: Pertaining to or characteristic of the preman or local gangster culture in Indonesia.

Example sentence: His style of dressing is heavily influenced by the preman fashion.

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Part of Speech: Verb

Sense 1:

Definition: To act or behave like a preman, displaying characteristics of gangsterism.

Example sentence: He always tries to preman his way through by intimidating others.

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