Portmanteau or blend of "Pinoy Aussie," referring to a Filipino who migrated to Australia, embracing the country and its way of life, yet retaining some aspects of their Filipino heritage. May also refer to a person born in Australia of Filipino Heritage.
Etymology:
Aussie - An Australian. One that lives in Australia.
Pinoy - Slang for Filipino male.
Pinay - Slang for Filipino female.
Term coined by Eduardo Maria De La Cruz Gutierrez, in his 2012 book, "Pinosi (Pinoy Aussie): A Filipino Immigrant in Australia 42 Years."
Frank: Hey Benny, you're a Pinoy, but you playcricket...and follow the footy. You're pretty much an Aussie!
Michael: Yeah, he's a Pinosi.
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.