a Filipino term reserved usually for an person older than you. (Example: an older brother, your grandfather, older cousin, etc..)
by smiffytheninja January 14, 2008
In Hawaii, "manong" is a slang word that refers to Filipino people.
It comes from the Ilokano word for "older male/brother/cousin".
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!)
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 2, 2020
by MeliaGirl November 13, 2006
Manong is used widely in the Philippines to refer to or call on drivers of public transportations like bus and jeepneys.
by mizdee October 30, 2009