Pinoy

Meanings

Noun

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

Adjective

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

Origin

• 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.