Pinoy
English
Etymology
From Tagalog Pinoy. Pinoy caught on with the Florante song “Ako'y isang Pinoy” ("I am a Pinoy"), which became popular in Filipino culture to denote their country of origin and background.
Pronunciation
Noun
Pinoy (plural Pinoys)
- (informal) A Filipino; a citizen or local inhabitant of the Philippines and those descending from such, especially a male.
Adjective
Pinoy (comparative more Pinoy, superlative most Pinoy)
- Of or pertaining to the Philippines or its people, language, and culture.
- Synonyms: Filipino, Philippine
See also
Anagrams
Tagalog
Etymology
From Pilipino (“Filipino”) + -oy (“diminutive suffix”). Supposedly popularized by the Florante song “Ako'y isang Pinoy” ("I am a Pinoy"), which became popular in Filipino culture to denote one's country of origin and background.
Pronunciation
- Hyphenation: pi‧noy
Noun
Pinóy (feminine Pinay)
- (informal) A Filipino; a citizen or local inhabitant of the Philippines and those descending from such, especially a male.
Adjective
Pinóy
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