Definition
The reversed speech of Malang: everyday words spelled backwards and spoken as ordinary vocabulary. It began as a code among fighters in the revolution and became a mark of belonging to the city.
Etymology & context
Boso, "language"; walikan, "reversed".
Examples
Boso Walikan is spoken in the market without any sense of concealment.
Related entries
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Reference
Demonstration record for the Brawijaya Corpora knowledge graph. The description is a working summary, not a verified scholarly entry.