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Swardspeak is a form of slang (and therefore highly dynamic, as opposed to colloquialisms) that is built upon preexisting languages. It deliberately transforms or creates words that resemble words from other languages, particularly English, Japanese, Chinese, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German.
Lintik is a Tagalog word meaning "lightning", also a mildly profane word used to someone contemptible, being wished to be hit by lightning, such as in " Lintik ka!''. [2] The term is mildly vulgar and an insult, but may be very vulgar in some cases, [20] especially when mixed with other profanity.
Gaslighting. Gaslighting is a colloquialism, defined as manipulating someone into questioning their own perception of reality. [1] [2] The expression, which derives from the title of the 1944 film Gaslight, became popular in the mid-2010s. Merriam-Webster cites deception of one's memory, perception of reality, or mental stability. [2]
The term "cancel culture" came into circulation in the late 2010s and early 2020s and has mostly negative connotations. [7] The term " call-out culture " is used by some for the same concept. Some critics argue that cancel culture has a chilling effect on public discourse, is unproductive, does not bring real social change, causes intolerance ...
Slang term Definition Origin Example(s) Variation(s) Ref(s) Jit A younger person, usually used as an insult against someone who is seen as inexperienced. Defined on Urban Dictionary in 2004, popularized on TikTok in late 2023. "Sit down, jit." "These jits don't know who they're messing with." [90]
Gook ( / ˈɡuːk / or / ˈɡʊk /) is a derogatory term for people of East and Southeast Asian descent. [ 1] Its origin is unclear, but it may have originated among U.S. Marines during the Philippine–American War (1899–1913). [ 2][ 3] Historically, U.S. military personnel used the word “to refer to any dark-skinned foreigner, especially ...
Jejemon. Jejemon ( Tagalog pronunciation: [ˈdʒɛdʒɛmɔ̝n]) is a popular culture phenomenon in the Philippines. [ 1] The Philippine Daily Inquirer describes Jejemons as a "new breed of hipster who have developed not only their own language and written text but also their own subculture and fashion." [ 2][ 3]
Usog. Usog or balis[ 1] is a Filipino superstition whereby an affliction or psychological disorder is attributed to a stranger's greeting or evil eye hex. It is usually attributed to afflictions of infants and toddlers. [ 2]