EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
bang; on point; perfectly done...
to make something shiny; to polish...
carried under the arm...
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/pak/
FIL: Isang salitang balbal na ginagamit upang ipahayag ang pagtatapos ng isang gawain nang may kahusayan, pagtama sa punto, o bilang isang tunog ng pagsampal o pagpalo.
EN: bang; on point; perfectly done
Originally the sound of a slap, but gay lingo turned it into the ultimate stamp of approval. Did you finish your report? Pak! Is your outfit on point? Pak! Did you deliver that killer presentation? Ganda ng lola mo, pak! It’s the verbal equivalent of a mic drop. Can also be combined: "Pak! Ganern!" for extra emphasis.
Onomatopoeic, popularized and given new meaning by Filipino gay culture.
Highly informal and part of "swardspeak" or Filipino gay lingo that has entered mainstream consciousness. Can also be used as an onomatopoeia for a smack or a thud.
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🇵🇭 Pak! Ang ganda ng makeup mo ngayon, girl!
🇺🇸 On point! Your makeup is beautiful today, girl!
🇵🇭 Narinig ko ang malakas na pak ng pagbagsak ng libro.
🇺🇸 I heard the loud thud of the book falling.
🇵🇭 Pagkatapos niyang magsalita, pak, umalis na siya.
🇺🇸 After he spoke, bang, he just left.
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Tumutukoy sa isang tao na walang anumang ugnayang pampamilya o relasyon sa dugo sa isa pang tao.