Pinoy
English
Pronunciation
- (deprecated use of
|lang=parameter) IPA(key): /ˈpinɔɪ/ - (deprecated use of
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Alternative forms
- Pinay (female person)
Etymology
Last two syllables of Filipino + y; Pinoy caught on with the Florante song “Akoy isang Pinoy”("I am a Pinoy") that became mainstream with Filipino culture to denote their country of origin and background.
Noun
Pinoy (plural Pinoys)