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

  • 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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  • Agik

    Used in the same context as “All right!” or “Okay!”

    Example:

    Agik, Dun ako sa dulo!
    All right (Agik), the backseat is mine!

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  • Pinoy

    A common informal self-reference used by Filipinos to refer to citizens of the Philippines and their culture as well as to overseas Filipinos in the Filipino diaspora.

    Example:

    Ako ay isang Pinoy.
    I am a Pinoy!

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