EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
gossip, chat, small talk...
tea (gossip)...
That's the tea; That's the gossip....
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/CHI-ka/
FIL: Salitang balbal na tumutukoy sa usapan, kuwentuhan, o tsismis.
EN: gossip, chat, small talk
The lifeblood of Filipino social interaction. It's not just gossip; it's an exchange of information, updates, and sometimes, baseless rumors. 'Ano'ng chika?' is the Pinoy way of saying 'What's up?' or 'Spill the tea.'
Possibly from Spanish 'charlar' (to chat) or 'chica' (girl), implying girl talk. Its exact origin is debated but it is a staple of modern slang.
Very common slang. Can be used as a noun (gossip) or a verb ('mag-chika', to chat).
🇵🇭 May bagong chika ako tungkol sa kapitbahay natin.
🇺🇸 I have new gossip about our neighbor.
🇵🇭 Tara, mag-chika muna tayo habang nagkakape.
🇺🇸 Come on, let's chat for a while over coffee.
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