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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• Toka

  Generally means “assignment” or “task.” It can also imply “responsibility” or “duty” assigned to someone. Here’s how it can be used in sentences in both Tagalog and English:

  Example:

  Ang toka ko sa bahay ay maghugas ng pinggan.
  My assignment(toka) at home is to wash the dishes.

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