Pinoy
Americanadjective
noun
Etymology
Origin of Pinoy
First recorded in 1920–25; from Tagalog, equivalent to (Fili)pino + -y, diminutive suffix
Example Sentences
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American superstars like Olivia Rodrigo, Bruno Mars and H.E.R. have championed their Pinoy heritage.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026
Some people credit "2Gether" with the increase in BL production across Asia, even inspiring the Philippines to break into the genre with the first Pinoy BL "Gameboys" during lockdown.
From Salon • Oct. 1, 2023
It’ll be a moment of immense Pinoy pride.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 24, 2023
It’s the Pinoy equivalent of a cheesesteak, an ingenious one at that, minus all the angst over whether you ordered it correctly.
From Washington Post • Nov. 14, 2022
The first time I heard Pinoy rock, my heart ached.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 1, 2021
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