Pinoy
Pronunciation: /piˈnoj/
“Pinoy” is a Tagalog word. Its 2 meanings in English:
noun
- a Filipino; a citizen or local inhabitant of the Philippines and those descending from such, especially a male
adjective
Etymology
From clipping of 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. This term was first used and popularized by Filipino immigrants to the United States and subsequent returnees to the Philippines before it came into general…
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