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!

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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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• Pinoy

  A common informal self-reference used by Filipinos to refer to citizens of the Philippines and their culture as well as to overseas Filipinos in the Filipino diaspora.

  Example:

  Ako ay isang Pinoy.
  I am a Pinoy!

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