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.
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.
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.
Petmalu talaga ang performance mo on stage lodi!
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.
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)!