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

American superstars like Olivia Rodrigo, Bruno Mars and H.E.R. have championed their Pinoy heritage.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

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 • Dec. 23, 2025

Some people credit "2Gether" with the increase in BL production across Asia, even inspiring the Philippines to break into the genre with its the first Pinoy BL "Gameboys" during lockdown.

From Salon • Oct. 1, 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

Third Andresen recalls teaching students in 2000 at St. George School and Mercer International Middle School through Pinoy Teach when he was a University of Washington student himself.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 31, 2022