Apaps

A colloquial term used to refer to one’s father. It’s derived from reversing the syllables of the word “papa”.

Example:

Sinasamahan ko ang apaps ko sa palengke tuwing Sabado.
I accompany my dad(apaps) to the market every Saturday.

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Ulaga

Used to describe someone who is excessively annoying or bothersome. It can be roughly translated to “nuisance” or “pain” in English.

Example:

Ang ulaga mo talaga minsan!
You can be such a pain(ulaga) sometimes!

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Alaws

Derived from the English word “lost” but is used to mean “none” or “nothing.” It is commonly used to indicate the absence of something or someone.

Example:

Alaws akong pera ngayon, pasensya na.
I have no(alaws) money right now, sorry.

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Jeproks

Used to refer to someone who is cool, stylish, or street-smart. It’s often associated with a laid-back and confident attitude.

Example:

Siya ang pinakajeproks sa barkada namin.
He's the coolest(jeproks) in our group of friends

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Tsikot

A casual term used to refer to a car or automobile.

Example:

Ang ganda ng bagong tsikot niya!
His new car(tsikot) looks great!

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Petmalu

Derived from the Tagalog word “malupit” which means “awesome” or “excellent.” When someone refers to something as “petmalu,” they are expressing admiration or approval for it. It’s a positive slang term used to describe something that is impressive or outstanding.

Example:

Petmalu talaga ang performance mo on stage lodi!

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Praning

Paranoid; haywire.

Example:

Her constant checking of the locks made her family think she was being praning.
Pinagtawanan siya ng mga kaibigan dahil sa kanyang praning na pag-aalala sa mga bagay-bagay.

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Bagets

Teenager; opposite of “forgets” which is a term for the oldies.

Example:

Sobrang saya ng party kagabi, ang daming bagets na dumalo!
The party last night was so fun, a lot of bagets attended!

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Jutay / Juts

A term derived from the Visayan word “jutay,” which means “small” or “little.” It is often used informally to describe something small in size, but in some contexts, it can be used to refer to the size of a person’s genitalia in a humorous or teasing manner.

Example:

Jutay yung cake na binili ko, pero masarap naman.
The cake I bought is small(jutay), but it's delicious.

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Gin Bulag

A Filipino slang phrase that translates to “blind gin” in English. It refers to a cheap type of gin that is so potent it can supposedly make you go blind, or at least make you extremely intoxicated. It is often associated with low-quality, strong alcoholic beverages.

Example:

Inom tayo ng gin bulag mamaya pagkatapos ng trabaho.
Let's drink some cheap gin(gin bulag) later after work.

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