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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  • 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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  • Chugi

    Killed; cancelled; fired; or deleted

    Example:

    Chugi na ang proyekto natin, walang pondo.
    Our project is dead(chugi); there's no funding.

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