Ermat / Ermats

Used to refer to one’s mother. It’s derived similarly to “erpat,” where the syllables of the word “mother”

Example:

Bumili ako ng regalo para sa ermat ko sa Mother's Day.
I bought a gift for my mom(ermat) on Mother's Day.

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More Pinoy Slang Words

  • 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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  • 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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