Ulaga

Used to describe someone who is excessively annoying or bothersome. It can be roughly translated to “nuisance” or “pain” in English.

Example:

Ang ulaga mo talaga minsan!
You can be such a pain(ulaga) sometimes!

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More Pinoy Slang Words

  • Gin Bulag

    A Filipino slang phrase that translates to “blind gin” in English. It refers to a cheap type of gin that is so potent it can supposedly make you go blind, or at least make you extremely intoxicated. It is often associated with low-quality, strong alcoholic beverages.

    Example:

    Inom tayo ng gin bulag mamaya pagkatapos ng trabaho.
    Let's drink some cheap gin(gin bulag) later after work.

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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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  • Bagets

    Teenager; opposite of “forgets” which is a term for the oldies.

    Example:

    Sobrang saya ng party kagabi, ang daming bagets na dumalo!
    The party last night was so fun, a lot of bagets attended!

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