Grado

Prescription glasses/spectacles

She had to change the grado of her spectacles last appointment, since her vision was getting weak.

by mintysparkly29 December 03, 2023

Kemerut

Something done

The both of us had to kemerut our way into the classroom by acting surprised.

by mintysparkly29 December 03, 2023

Eklavu

Nonsense stuff and fussing coming at random. Can be also spelled as "eklavoo".

The fact that I passed all my math exams is truelaloo at walang halong eklavu.

by mintysparkly29 April 04, 2023

EY-EY-EY!

When you're very much perked/psyched up for action!

Ey-ey-ey! I feel enthusiastic to walk a total of at least 6K steps today!

by mintysparkly29 December 02, 2023

Certificate of Appreciation

An oft-given element when guest speakers are invited to conferences and seminars in Philippine schools. Usually written informally but is something like a recognition for those speakers.

And now...we hereby present our Certificate of Appreciation to our guest speaker Mrs. Vista for her wonderful insights on this intriguing topic!!!

by mintysparkly29 January 18, 2023

Char

A clipping of "charot" and/or "charing". A common Pinoy masa slang term for a lighthearted reaction.

I'll make libre you every time you please me---char! (transl. I'll treat you to something every time you please me---I'm simply kidding!)

by mintysparkly29 April 04, 2023

The boat is sinking

Group yourselves in 3s, 4s, 5s, 6s, and so on!

The boat is sinking, so please group yourselves in fives or else you'll fall off!

by mintysparkly29 July 23, 2023