More Pinoy Slang Words

• Amams

  A term used affectionately to refer to one’s mother. It’s derived from reversing the syllables of the word “mama”.

  Example:

  Pinagluto ko si amams ng paborito niyang adobo.
  "I cooked amams her favorite adobo.

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• Toka

  Generally means “assignment” or “task.” It can also imply “responsibility” or “duty” assigned to someone. Here’s how it can be used in sentences in both Tagalog and English:

  Example:

  Ang toka ko sa bahay ay maghugas ng pinggan.
  My assignment(toka) at home is to wash the dishes.

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• Pinoy

  A common informal self-reference used by Filipinos to refer to citizens of the Philippines and their culture as well as to overseas Filipinos in the Filipino diaspora.

  Example:

  Ako ay isang Pinoy.
  I am a Pinoy!

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