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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More Pinoy Slang Words

  • Beki / Beks / Bekla / Bakulaw / Bakla

    A playful and informal term derived from “bakla,” which means “gay” in Tagalog. It’s often used in a friendly or humorous manner among friends.

    Example:

    Si Miyuki ay madiskarte beki(beks/bekla/bakulaw/bakla).
    Miyuki is a resourceful gay(beki/beks/bekla/bakulaw/baklaa).

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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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  • Uyab

    Refers to a romantic partner or someone’s boyfriend or girlfriend. It’s similar to the more formal term “kasintahan.”

    Example:

    Kasama ko ang uyab ko sa sine kahapon.
    "I was with my boyfriend/girlfriend(uyab) at the movies yesterday.

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