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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More Pinoy Slang Words

  • 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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  • Daks

    A Filipino slang term derived from the English word “ducks” but has evolved in its meaning. In colloquial use, it often refers to something or someone that is large, impressive, or significant, commonly used to describe a person’s physical attributes, particularly their genitals. It can be considered informal and somewhat risqué.

    Example:

    Sabi nila si Bogs ay daks.
    They say Bogs is well-endowed(daks).

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  • Erpat / Erpats

    A term used to refer to one’s father. It’s derived from reversing the syllables of the word father.

    Example:

    Nag-celebrate kami ng birthday ng erpats ko kahapon.
    We celebrated my dad's(erpats) birthday yesterday.

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