Frezhen Claire G.

Pacudan MLS 2G

Bahala na– expressing an attitude of optimistic acceptance or fatalistic resignation, esp. in acknowledging that the
outcome of an uncertain or difficult situation is beyond one’s control or is preordained; ‘que sera sera’. Hence also
as noun (n): an approach to life characterized by this attitude.

Balikbayan– a Filipino visiting or returning to the Philippines after a period of living in another country.

Balikbayan box– a carton shipped or brought to the Philippines from another country by a Filipino who has been
living overseas, typically containing items such as food, clothing, toys, and household products.

Baon– money, food, or other provisions taken to school, work, or on a journey.

Barangay– in the Philippines: a village, suburb, or other demarcated neighborhood; a small territorial and
administrative district forming the most local level of government.

Barkada– a group of friends.

Barong– short for barong tagalog n.

Barong tagalog– a lightweight, embroidered shirt for men, worn untucked and traditionally made of piña or a
similar vegetable fiber.

Baro’t saya– a traditional Philippine costume for women, consisting of a collarless blouse and a long wrap-around
skirt.

Batchmate– a member of the same graduation class as another; a classmate. Also in extended use.

Buko– the gelatinous flesh of an unripe (green-husked) coconut.

Buko juice– a drink made from the clear watery liquid inside unripe coconuts; coconut water.

Buko water– buko juice

Carnap– to steal (a motor vehicle).

Carnapper– a person who steals a motor vehicle; a car thief.

Comfort room– a room in a public building or workplace furnished with amenities such as facilities for resting,
personal hygiene, and storage of personal items (now rare); (later) a public toilet (now chiefly Philippine English)

Despedida– more fully despedida party; a social event honoring someone who is about to depart on a journey or
leave an organization; a going-away party.

Dirty kitchen– a kitchen where every day cooking is done by household staff, as distinct from a kitchen that is
purely for show or for special use by the owner of the house.

Estafa– criminal deception, fraud; dishonest dealing.

Gimmick– a night out with friends.

Go down (to get off a vehicle)- to get off a vehicle

Halo-halo– A dessert made of mixed fruits, sweet beans, milk, and shaved ice, typically topped with purple yam,
crème caramel, and ice cream.

High blood (adjectival use)- angry, agitated.

Kikay– a flirtatious girl or woman. Also: a girl or woman interested in beauty products and fashion.

Kikay kit– a soft case in which a woman’s toiletries and cosmetics are stored.

KKB– ‘kaniya-kaniyang bayad,’ literally ‘each one pays their own’, used especially to indicate that the cost of a meal
is to be shared. Also as adjective.

Kuya– an elder brother. Also used as a respectful title or form of address for an older man.

Mabuhay– an exclamation of salutation or greeting: long live! good luck (to you)! hurrah! cheers!

Mani-pedi– a beauty treatment comprising both a manicure and a pedicure.

Pan de sal– a yeast-raised bread roll made of flour, eggs, sugar and salt, widely consumed in the Philippines,
especially for breakfast.

Pasalubong– a gift or souvenir given to a friend or relative by a person who has returned from a trip or arrived for
a visit.

Presidentiable– a person who is a likely or confirmed candidate for president.

Pulutan– food or snacks provided as an accompaniment to alcoholic drinks.

Salvage– to apprehend and execute (a suspected criminal) without trial.

Sari-sari store– a small neighborhood store selling a variety of goods.

Sinigang– in Filipino cookery: a type of soup made with meat, shrimp, or fish and flavored with a sour ingredient
such as tamarind or guava.

Suki– a buyer or seller involved in an arrangement whereby a customer regularly purchases products or services
from the same provider in exchange for favorable treatment. Also: the arrangement itself.l

Utang na loob– a sense of obligation to return a favor owed to someone