pinoy

See also: Pinoy

Spanish

Etymology

From Tagalog Pinoy, ultimately from Spanish filipino. This term was first used and popularized by Filipino immigrants to the United States before it came into general mainstream use.[1]

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /piˈnoi/ [piˈnoi̯]

Noun

pinoy m or f (plural pinoyes)

  1. (Philippines, informal) A Filipino; a citizen or local inhabitant of the Philippines and those descending from such, especially a male.

Adjective

pinoy (plural pinoyes)

  1. (Philippines, informal) Of or pertaining to the Philippines or its people, language, and culture.
    Synonym: filipino

See also
  • pinay (female Filipino person)

References
  1. Quilis, Antonio; Casado-Fresnillo, Celia (2008) La Lengua Española en Filipinas: Historia, Situación Actual, El Chabacano, Antología de Textos, Madrid: Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas, page 281
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