EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
gossip, chat, small talk...
Collision, crash...
Act of giving a cross-eyed look, glare...
Pang-uri
Tumutukoy sa isang tao na walang anumang ugnayang pampamilya o relasyon sa dugo sa isa pang tao.
/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).
💬 JOIN THE COMMUNITY DISCUSSION
VOTE, COMMENT, AND HELP IMPROVE THIS DEFINITION
🇵🇭 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.
Pang-uri
Tumutukoy sa isang tao na walang anumang ugnayang pampamilya o relasyon sa dugo sa isa pang tao.