Petmalu

Derived from the Tagalog word “malupit” which means “awesome” or “excellent.” When someone refers to something as “petmalu,” they are expressing admiration or approval for it. It’s a positive slang term used to describe something that is impressive or outstanding.

Example:

Petmalu talaga ang performance mo on stage lodi!

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More Pinoy Slang Words

  • 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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  • Praning

    Paranoid; haywire.

    Example:

    Her constant checking of the locks made her family think she was being praning.
    Pinagtawanan siya ng mga kaibigan dahil sa kanyang praning na pag-aalala sa mga bagay-bagay.

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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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