Filipino Slang

Salitang Kalye

sopi

a single peso coin or bill; loose change

by @merm mo
betchot

to have sex; sexual intercourse

by @kowen
kodigo

secret notes or paper used to cheat during exams, aka the lifeline of stressed students

by @pantalon talon
pulga

to escape or flee from a situation quickly

by @Bubbito
chiano

someone from the countryside who seems a bit out of touch or naive; small-town person with a less sophisticated vibe

by @Ananploimen
calling

visitors or guests who suddenly drop by

by @Wrisky
rookie

Fresh new cop just starting out on the force, typically still learning the ropes

by @Leee
ghosting

Suddenly disappearing from someone's life without explanation. Modern dating term.

by @birolang
times two

a total playboy who dates multiple women at the same time

by @Bubbito
delikado

a flirty dude who's smooth but potentially sketchy - someone you should watch out for

by @nomikz
richie-richie

Someone super loaded with cash who loves showing off their wealth

by @pantalon talon
phony

fake or not genuine, something that looks real but isn't

by @anjay
waytleybel

cheap whiskey or low-grade alcohol, typically referring to a knockoff or budget-friendly drink

by @lagisaging
faggy

slang term for a gay person or something perceived as effeminate or weak

by @pamiliaryo
lamiarda

to casually stroll or wander around without a specific destination, just chilling and enjoying the moment

by @cranberri
pekado man

expression meaning 'I swear it's true' or 'seriously'

by @msklik
r.e.l.

budget limit for official representation expenses, like how much cash you can spend when doing business or government stuff

by @Leee
dork

A socially awkward guy who's super shy around girls, always too nervous to make a move

by @notsanity
magjono

Slang way of asking 'how much?' with a playful twist, typically used in casual gay or queer Filipino conversations

by @b3gon
yabis

Someone from the Visayan region of the Philippines

by @yung bro