Uyab

Refers to a romantic partner or someone’s boyfriend or girlfriend. It’s similar to the more formal term “kasintahan.”

Example:

Kasama ko ang uyab ko sa sine kahapon.
"I was with my boyfriend/girlfriend(uyab) at the movies yesterday.

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More Pinoy Slang Words

  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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