Tukmol

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.

Example:

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.

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More Pinoy Slang Words

  • 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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  • Agik

    Used in the same context as “All right!” or “Okay!”

    Example:

    Agik, Dun ako sa dulo!
    All right (Agik), the backseat is mine!

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  • Erpat / Erpats

    A term used to refer to one’s father. It’s derived from reversing the syllables of the word father.

    Example:

    Nag-celebrate kami ng birthday ng erpats ko kahapon.
    We celebrated my dad's(erpats) birthday yesterday.

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