Etneb

Derived from reversing the syllables of the word “bente,” which means “twenty” in Tagalog. It is often used to refer to a twenty-peso bill or simply the amount of twenty pesos.

Example:

Pahiram naman ng etneb, kulang ako sa pamasahe.
Can I borrow twenty pesos (etneb)? I'm short on fare.

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More Pinoy Slang Words

  • Amats

    A term used to describe being intoxicated or drunk.

    Example:

    Umiinom sila kagabi kaya amats sila ngayon.
    They were drinking last night, so they're drunk(amats) now.

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  • 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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  • Jutay / Juts

    A term derived from the Visayan word “jutay,” which means “small” or “little.” It is often used informally to describe something small in size, but in some contexts, it can be used to refer to the size of a person’s genitalia in a humorous or teasing manner.

    Example:

    Jutay yung cake na binili ko, pero masarap naman.
    The cake I bought is small(jutay), but it's delicious.

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