More Pinoy Slang Words

• 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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• 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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• Gin Bulag

  A Filipino slang phrase that translates to “blind gin” in English. It refers to a cheap type of gin that is so potent it can supposedly make you go blind, or at least make you extremely intoxicated. It is often associated with low-quality, strong alcoholic beverages.

  Example:

  Inom tayo ng gin bulag mamaya pagkatapos ng trabaho.
  Let's drink some cheap gin(gin bulag) later after work.

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