Pinoy

American  

[pin-oi] / ˈpɪn ɔɪ /

Or pinoy

adjective

1. of or relating to inhabitants of the Philippines or to people of Philippine origin or descent; Filipino.

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noun

1. a Filipino.

Etymology

Origin of Pinoy

First recorded in 1920–25; from Tagalog, equivalent to (Fili)pino + -y, diminutive suffix

Example Sentences

Melodee’s father, Rubiell “Pinoy” Meza, died in a motorcycle accident in 2016.

From Los Angeles Times

The DJ played a selection of hip-hop, pop, soul and classic Pinoy records like VST & Company’s “Awitin Mo, Isasayaw Ko.”

From Los Angeles Times

Melodee’s father, Rubiell “Pinoy” Meza, was killed in a motorcycle accident shortly after the girl was born in 2016.

From Los Angeles Times

There’s a framed photo of Melodee as a newborn with her late father, Denes’ son Rubiell “Pinoy” Meza.

From Los Angeles Times

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