Amams

A term used affectionately to refer to one’s mother. It’s derived from reversing the syllables of the word “mama”.

Example:

Pinagluto ko si amams ng paborito niyang adobo.
"I cooked amams her favorite adobo.

2
0
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.

    3
    0

  • Alaws

    Derived from the English word “lost” but is used to mean “none” or “nothing.” It is commonly used to indicate the absence of something or someone.

    Example:

    Alaws akong pera ngayon, pasensya na.
    I have no(alaws) money right now, sorry.

    2
    0

  • 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.

    2
    0