More Pinoy Slang Words

• Amams

  A term used affectionately to refer to one’s mother. It’s derived from reversing the syllables of the word “mama”.

  Example:

  Pinagluto ko si amams ng paborito niyang adobo.
  "I cooked amams her favorite adobo.

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• 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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• 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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