More Pinoy Slang Words

• Ermat / Ermats

  Used to refer to one’s mother. It’s derived similarly to “erpat,” where the syllables of the word “mother”

  Example:

  Bumili ako ng regalo para sa ermat ko sa Mother's Day.
  I bought a gift for my mom(ermat) on Mother's Day.

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• Pinoy

  A common informal self-reference used by Filipinos to refer to citizens of the Philippines and their culture as well as to overseas Filipinos in the Filipino diaspora.

  Example:

  Ako ay isang Pinoy.
  I am a Pinoy!

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• Lodi

  Derived from the word “idol”. When someone calls another person “lodi”, they are expressing admiration and respect for that person. It’s a term of endearment used to refer to someone you look up to or admire.

  Example:

  Petmalu talaga ang performance mo on stage lodi!
  Your performance on stage lodi is truly exceptional!

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