keropsi

Musi

Etymology

From koropsi with vowel neutralization to schwa in the antepenultimate syllable.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /kərɔpsi/, [kə.rɔp.ˈsi], [kə.ɣɔp.ˈsi]
• Rhymes: -i
• Hyphenation: ke‧rop‧si

Noun

keropsi

1. alternative form of koropsi (“corruption”)
   • 2012, Eddy Male, “Golongan Satu [Low Rank Public Servant]”:

     Ida' paca' keropsi, ida' katî' waktu / Gajî aba samo dengen kené' batu (Palembang)

     I can't do corruption, I don't have the time / My salary equals that of a hauler