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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• Alaws

  Derived from the English word “lost” but is used to mean “none” or “nothing.” It is commonly used to indicate the absence of something or someone.

  Example:

  Alaws akong pera ngayon, pasensya na.
  I have no(alaws) money right now, sorry.

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• Jutay / Juts

  A term derived from the Visayan word “jutay,” which means “small” or “little.” It is often used informally to describe something small in size, but in some contexts, it can be used to refer to the size of a person’s genitalia in a humorous or teasing manner.

  Example:

  Jutay yung cake na binili ko, pero masarap naman.
  The cake I bought is small(jutay), but it's delicious.

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