Uyab

Refers to a romantic partner or someone’s boyfriend or girlfriend. It’s similar to the more formal term “kasintahan.”

Example:

Kasama ko ang uyab ko sa sine kahapon.
"I was with my boyfriend/girlfriend(uyab) at the movies yesterday.

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More Pinoy Slang Words

  • 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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  • Senglot

    A Filipino slang term that means “drunk” or “intoxicated.” It describes someone who has had too much alcohol and is visibly inebriated.

    Example:

    Si Pedro ay senglot na kagabi kaya hindi na siya nakauwi.
    Pedro was drunk(senglot) last night, so he couldn't go home.

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  • 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!

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