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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More Pinoy Slang Words

  • Amats

    A term used to describe being intoxicated or drunk.

    Example:

    Umiinom sila kagabi kaya amats sila ngayon.
    They were drinking last night, so they're drunk(amats) now.

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  • Ulaga

    Used to describe someone who is excessively annoying or bothersome. It can be roughly translated to “nuisance” or “pain” in English.

    Example:

    Ang ulaga mo talaga minsan!
    You can be such a pain(ulaga) sometimes!

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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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