More Pinoy Slang Words

• Ganern

  A playful and informal expression derived from the phrase “ganoon” or “ganyan,” which means “like that” or “like this.” It is often used to affirm or agree with something, express surprise, or emphasize a point in a humorous or light-hearted manner.

  Example:

  Sabi niya bigla siyang yumaman, ganern?
  He said he suddenly became rich, like that (ganern)?

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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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• Edi Wow / Edi Waw / Edi Shing

  Used sarcastically to express indifference or to mock someone else’s statement, usually to downplay its significance or to show lack of interest.

  Often used in a dismissive or sarcastic tone, implying that the speaker is unimpressed or unconcerned about what was said.

  Example:

  Sabi niya, ang galing daw niya mag-basketball. Edi wow(edi waw/edi shing)!"
  He said he's really good at basketball. So what(edi wow/edi waw/edi shing)!

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