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

• IPA^(key): /ˈpinɔɪ/

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Noun

Pinoy (plural Pinoys)

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

See also

• Noypi
• Pinay (female Filipino person)

Anagrams

• Noypi, piony

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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)

1. (informal) A Filipino; a citizen of the Philippines, especially a male.

   Synonym: Pilipino

Adjective

Pinóy

1. Of or pertaining to the Philippines or its people, language, and culture.

   Synonym: Pilipino