Pinay

American  

[pin-ahy] / ˈpɪn aɪ /

Or pinay

adjective

1. of or relating to female inhabitants of the Philippines or to women or girls of Philippine origin or descent; Filipina.

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noun

1. a Filipina.

Etymology

Origin of Pinay

First recorded in 1975–80; from Tagalog; feminine form of Pinoy; see origin at Pinoy ( def. )

Example Sentences

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

"The decision you are about to make," said Antoine Pinay to the U.N.'s General Assembly, "is more serious for the United Nations than for France, for the whole future of our organization is at stake."

From Time Magazine Archive

He gave Pinay fresh orders, and next day they were carried out: Pinay and his staff flew home.

From Time Magazine Archive