More Pinoy Slang Words

• Charot / Char / Chos

  Used to indicate that the previous statement was meant humorously or sarcastically. It’s akin to saying “just kidding” or “just joking” after making a remark.

  Example:

  Ang ganda ng bagong hairstyle mo, charot!
  Your new hairstyle looks great, just kidding (charot)!

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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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• Tukmol

  A colloquial term often used to describe someone as unattractive or unkempt. It can also imply someone is acting foolishly or in a disagreeable manner.

  Example:

  Ang tukmol ng itsura niya ngayon, hindi man lang nag-ayos,
  Huwag kang umasta na parang tukmol, magpakatao ka naman.
  
  He looks so unkempt(tukmol) today, he didn't even bother to groom himself.
  Don't act like a fool(tukmol), behave yourself properly.

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