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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  • Beki / Beks / Bekla / Bakulaw / Bakla

    A playful and informal term derived from “bakla,” which means “gay” in Tagalog. It’s often used in a friendly or humorous manner among friends.

    Example:

    Si Miyuki ay madiskarte beki(beks/bekla/bakulaw/bakla).
    Miyuki is a resourceful gay(beki/beks/bekla/bakulaw/baklaa).

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  • Praning

    Paranoid; haywire.

    Example:

    Her constant checking of the locks made her family think she was being praning.
    Pinagtawanan siya ng mga kaibigan dahil sa kanyang praning na pag-aalala sa mga bagay-bagay.

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