pinoy
Meaning: man of Filipino descent
Usage: A term used to identify a man of Filipino descent. It's a common and accepted term within the local community.
"He one Pinoy from da Big Island"
"My braddah, he one Pinoy, yeah?"
"Da Pinoy guys, dey always like to party."
Origin: Derived from the Filipino language, it's a shortened, informal term for a Filipino man.
What does "pinoy" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"pinoy" means "man of Filipino descent" in Hawaiian Pidgin. A term used to identify a man of Filipino descent. It's a common and accepted term within the local community..
How do you pronounce "pinoy"?
"pinoy" is pronounced "pee-NOI". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
How do you use "pinoy" in a sentence?
Example: "He one Pinoy from da Big Island"
pinay
woman of Filipino descent, Filipina woman
kamaaina
local resident, child of the land, longtime resident, native-born
kāne
man, husband, male
tantaran
show-off
beach boy
Waikiki surfing instructor, waterman ambassador, surf guide
braddah
brother, bro, friend
"To indicate past tense, Pidgin often uses 'wen' before the verb (e.g., 'I wen go' for 'I went')."
"Hawaiian Pidgin (HWC) originated on sugar plantations as a way for diverse ethnic groups to communicate."
Want to learn more? Try whole sentences in our English to Pidgin translator, check out our Learning Hub, or Talk Story with Kimo!