20 Slang Words and Phrases that you will need to know in the Philippines
Over the past few years, more and more people have adopted Bekinese or the language of the Beckies (another term for some of the more flamboyant LGBT community members) in everyday life and speech. Between this and the distinct Filipino ability to play with and create from existing words, Pinoy slang has truly evolved into an aspect of linguistics worthy of an undergraduate thesis.
Here are some of the most common slang words and phrases used by Filipinos today so that you won’t become a clueless person once you heard these.
1. Beh
It is resurfacing as the Bekinese/Pinoy version of “BAE,” which supposedly means “Before Anyone Else” as a reference to your significant
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Ninja Moves
It is referred to someone who moves fast and quietly. It came from “ninja” or “warriors” who achieved their missions without even noticed.
Example: Bigla na lang nawala ‘yung pagkain ko dito. Mayroon na naman sigurong nag-ninja moves at kinuha ito.
7. Hokage
It came from the Naruto series wherein hokage means the highest and strongest ninja in Konoha village. But here in the Philippines hokage means fast on thing like trying to be in the first comment without reading the story first, or fast in terms of making move with the girls and sometimes they mean it as a guy who was fast on flirting with girls.
Example: Kunwari susubuan lang ni Karl si Sheena pero bigla nalang nya hinalikan. Isa kang tunay na hokage, Karl.
8. Galawang Breezy
It is the new term for boys who simply make their moves to girls. It may be came from the word “brezzy” which means arrogant, but now, it was given another meaning.
Example: Papalapit nang papalapit si Joshua kay Karen ah. Galawang breezy na talaga!
9. Eh di Wow!
While we aren’t sure where “Edi wow” originated, we’re glad it’s joined Pinoy slang. Compared to the now passé “Ikaw Na!”, which some people have begun to take as more of a compliment than an insult (as in, “ako na, ako na talaga” in a not-so-deprecating manner), “Edi wow” has evolved into a statement that puts forth the perfect amount of “I don’t care” and “please be
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