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).

3
0
More Pinoy Slang Words

  • 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!

    3
    0

  • 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.

    3
    0

  • Ermat / Ermats

    Used to refer to one’s mother. It’s derived similarly to “erpat,” where the syllables of the word “mother”

    Example:

    Bumili ako ng regalo para sa ermat ko sa Mother's Day.
    I bought a gift for my mom(ermat) on Mother's Day.

    2
    0