Ganern

A playful and informal expression derived from the phrase “ganoon” or “ganyan,” which means “like that” or “like this.” It is often used to affirm or agree with something, express surprise, or emphasize a point in a humorous or light-hearted manner.

Example:

Sabi niya bigla siyang yumaman, ganern?
He said he suddenly became rich, like that (ganern)?

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More Pinoy Slang Words

  • 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.

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  • 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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  • Jeproks

    Used to refer to someone who is cool, stylish, or street-smart. It’s often associated with a laid-back and confident attitude.

    Example:

    Siya ang pinakajeproks sa barkada namin.
    He's the coolest(jeproks) in our group of friends

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