derived from "gilid" (Tagalog or Filipino for "side" or "beside") and "village" (refers to the exclusive villages in the Philippines like Ayala Alabang etc.)
means an area, subdivision, village or social housing (and even squatters' area) located beside or near an exclusive upper scale subdivision.
a word used to poke fun to people living in low-class conditions
Johnny Cruise: Dude, there's a party tonight at my place in Alabang. You're in my Village right? You're invited.
Juan de la Cruz: Uhm, I don't tink I can get inside, me no have gate pass, I live in Alabang but only Alabang gillage.
Precedes or follows either a gratuitously disrespectful or honest remark, originated in New York City. Used in similar fashion to "no offense" or "to be honest," interchangeably.
Ya mans is wild buns, respectfully. Respectfully he's washed.
After school, The Modells on Jamaica Ave was active. Respectfully.
Adjective. Used to describe persons who have adjusted or altered their lifestyle for environmental reasons. Crunchy persons tend to be politically strongly left-leaning and may be additionally but not exclusively categorized as vegetarians, vegans, eco-tarians, conservationists, environmentalists, neo-hippies, tree huggers, nature enthusiasts, etc.
Also used to describe establishments where alternative foods and products are sold, i.e. natural food stores.