Pinoy
or pi·noy
[ pin-oi ]
/ ˈpɪn ɔɪ /
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adjective
of or relating to inhabitants of the Philippines or to people of Philippine origin or descent; Filipino.
noun
a Filipino.
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Origin of Pinoy
First recorded in 1920–25; from Tagalog, equivalent to (Fili)pino + -y, diminutive suffix
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