More Pinoy Slang Words

• 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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• 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.

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• 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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