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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More Pinoy Slang Words

  • Senglot

    A Filipino slang term that means “drunk” or “intoxicated.” It describes someone who has had too much alcohol and is visibly inebriated.

    Example:

    Si Pedro ay senglot na kagabi kaya hindi na siya nakauwi.
    Pedro was drunk(senglot) last night, so he couldn't go home.

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  • Churva

    A colloquial Filipino slang used as a filler word when someone can’t think of the exact term they want to use or when they want to be vague or playful. It’s similar to saying “whatchamacallit” or “thingamajig” in English.

    Example:

    Puwede bang ipasa mo yung churva diyan sa mesa?
    Can you pass me the whatchamacallit(churva) on the table?

    Hindi ko maintindihan yung mga churva na sinabi niya.
    I can't understand the stuff(churva) he said.

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  • Charot / Char / Chos

    Used to indicate that the previous statement was meant humorously or sarcastically. It’s akin to saying “just kidding” or “just joking” after making a remark.

    Example:

    Ang ganda ng bagong hairstyle mo, charot!
    Your new hairstyle looks great, just kidding (charot)!

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