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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More Pinoy Slang Words

  • Beki / Beks / Bekla / Bakulaw / Bakla

    A playful and informal term derived from “bakla,” which means “gay” in Tagalog. It’s often used in a friendly or humorous manner among friends.

    Example:

    Si Miyuki ay madiskarte beki(beks/bekla/bakulaw/bakla).
    Miyuki is a resourceful gay(beki/beks/bekla/bakulaw/baklaa).

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  • Bagets

    Teenager; opposite of “forgets” which is a term for the oldies.

    Example:

    Sobrang saya ng party kagabi, ang daming bagets na dumalo!
    The party last night was so fun, a lot of bagets attended!

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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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