EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
effeminate, flamboyant (often pejorative)...
principle, tenet, ideal...
to start; to begin...
Pang-uri
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FIL: Naglalarawan sa isang kilos, pananalita, o anyo na itinuturing na katulad ng sa isang bakla, kadalasan sa paraang mapanukso o mapanghusga.
EN: effeminate, flamboyant (often pejorative)
This is an old-school, often judgy way to describe someone's actions as stereotypically gay. It's the exaggerated hand gestures, the "maldita" tone, the "kikay" walk. While the LGBTQ+ community has reclaimed many terms, this one often still carries a negative, mocking tone, like saying "acting so gay." It's less about identity and more about performative stereotypes. Use with caution, besh.
Can be considered derogatory or pejorative depending on context and intent. Its usage has declined in more progressive circles but is still heard.
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🇵🇭 Pinuna ng marami ang kanyang kabakla-bakla na pagsasalita.
🇺🇸 Many criticized his effeminate way of speaking.
🇵🇭 Tigilan mo nga 'yang kabakla-bakla mong pag-arte.
🇺🇸 Stop your flamboyant acting.
Pang-uri
Tumutukoy sa isang tao na walang anumang ugnayang pampamilya o relasyon sa dugo sa isa pang tao.