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.

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!

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).

Senglot

A Filipino slang term that means “drunk” or “intoxicated.” It describes someone who has had too much alcohol and is visibly inebriated.

Example:

Si Pedro ay senglot na kagabi kaya hindi na siya nakauwi.
Pedro was drunk(senglot) last night, so he couldn't go home.

Daks

A Filipino slang term derived from the English word “ducks” but has evolved in its meaning. In colloquial use, it often refers to something or someone that is large, impressive, or significant, commonly used to describe a person’s physical attributes, particularly their genitals. It can be considered informal and somewhat risqué.

Example:

Sabi nila si Bogs ay daks.
They say Bogs is well-endowed(daks).

Jeproks

Used to refer to someone who is cool, stylish, or street-smart. It’s often associated with a laid-back and confident attitude.

Example:

Siya ang pinakajeproks sa barkada namin.
He's the coolest(jeproks) in our group of friends

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.

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!