Pinay
Americanadjective
noun
Etymology
Origin of Pinay
First recorded in 1975–80; from Tagalog; feminine form of Pinoy; see origin at Pinoy ( def. )
Example Sentences
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Israelah in her Twitter biography describes herself as Pinay, or a woman of Filipino origin.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 13, 2022
“As a Pinay, we don’t talk to our parents about that,” she said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 17, 2022
Actress Lea Salonga, Miss Saigon's original star, welcomed the casting of "two Pinay Schuyler Sisters" in the West End production in a congratulatory tweet.
From BBC ● Jan. 27, 2017
He gave Pinay fresh orders, and next day they were carried out: Pinay and his staff flew home.
From Time Magazine Archive
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If France does not approve the accords, said Pinay, it will be dangerously isolated.
From Time Magazine Archive
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