manong

a Filipino term reserved usually for an person older than you. (Example: an older brother, your grandfather, older cousin, etc..)

Manong Jun-Jun will be 72 today!

by smiffytheninja January 16, 2008

manong

In Hawaii, "manong" is a slang word that refers to Filipino people.

It comes from the Ilokano word for "older male/brother/cousin".

Kawika: You know Finn? Ho, dat manong so akamai! (You know Finn? That Filipino is so smart!)
Jerry: I know right? Dat buggah get one perfect score on da last test! (I know right? That guy had a perfect score on the latest test!)

by suzukihmj October 02, 2020

Manong

A person of Filipino descent. Hawai'i slang term.

There were two manongs at the bus stop.

by MeliaGirl November 14, 2006

Manong

Manong is used widely in the Philippines to refer to or call on drivers of public transportations like bus and jeepneys.

Passenger: Manong, bayad po. (Manong, here's my fare.)

by mizdee October 30, 2009