Pinoy

English

Etymology

Last two syllables of Filipino + y; Pinoy caught on with the Florante song “Akoy isang Pinoy” ("I am a Pinoy"), which became popular in Filipino culture to denote their country of origin and background.

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ˈpinɔɪ/
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Noun

Pinoy (plural Pinoys)

(informal) A Filipino; a person of Filipino ethnicity.

Anagrams

Noypi, piony

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