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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More Pinoy Slang Words

  • 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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  • Chugi

    Killed; cancelled; fired; or deleted

    Example:

    Chugi na ang proyekto natin, walang pondo.
    Our project is dead(chugi); there's no funding.

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  • Awit

    Is a contraction of “aw,” an expression of disappointment or frustration, and “sakit,” which means “pain.” Thus, “awit” is often used to express a sense of disappointment, regret, or sadness.

    Example:

    Nalimutan ko yung wallet ko sa bahay, awit!
    I forgot my wallet at home, awit!

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