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
- (deprecated use of
|lang=parameter) IPA(key): /ˈpinɔɪ/ - (deprecated use of
|lang=parameter)Audio (Canada): (file)
Noun
Pinoy (plural Pinoys)