This document discusses the most annoying slang words used by Filipino millennials according to the author. The author conducted research online and through informal surveys to identify 10 slang words. These include "qiqil", "rapbeh", "petmalu", "werpa", "dehins", "taratitat", "lodi", "bida", "k", and "edi wow". While language and trends change over time, the author argues these words are often irrelevant and used in insulting phrases. However, one cannot stop new slang from emerging but should aim to keep language relevant and simple.

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MOST ANNOYING WORDS USED BY MILLENIALS IN THE FILIPINO
VOCABULARY
In Partial Fulfillment for
the Requirements in English 102
Introduction to Linguistics
Submitted By
Yetyet, Emytha Marie Y.
BSEd English – 2E
Submitted To
Mr. Henry C. Canonizado

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November 2017
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Title Page
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Introduction………………………………………………………………………………………
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Research
Methodology……………………………………………………………….……………………
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Findings……………………………………………………………………………………………
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INTRODUCTION
Truly, with the drastic changes occurring over time in our environment, our
people, our ways our culture and even our language, there are some members of the
society that tend to get left behind. In this paper, you will be learning about one of the
most infamous trends that Filipino Millennials have today; their Most Annoying Slangs.
While it’s more often natural for us to be unfamiliar of new slangs, sometimes,
even if we learn these words and encounter them on a daily basis, there are some of us
who would just prefer not to use them. Why? Because they’re annoying. Of course, one

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great example of those people is the so-called “Generation X” which we define as our
elders or those who were born before the 1980’s. Most of the time, these are the people
who are NOT fond of our fellow millennials’ “mga pauso”, and they would compare their
generation to ours.
On the other hand, we, the “Millennials a.k.a Generation Y” are those who were
born during the 1980’s and later. However, just because one was born during the
Millennial Era, it doesn’t mean he or she is an advocate of everything his or her generation
does. The reason why I find these words annoying is that they’re often irrelevant and are
used in insulting phrases. Nowadays, because of one of the biggest hit comedians such as
Vice Ganda and other comedians and television personalities, people tend to use their
“pauso” words to feel that they fit in. Humor, these days, is closely related to insults. Jokes
are not funny anymore, they’re offensive and condescending.
Thus I have listed for you, 10 of the most annoying words I have and am still
cringing over, thanks to my fellow millennials. The slangs in this paper are widely used
by many Filipino millennials, very much in the trend and are extremely annoying to me.
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
Data included in this paper came from the internet, as there are already existing
compilations of the same topic. Consequently, these were validated by the researcher

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through reflection, experience and informal survey on members of the generation of
millennials. Furthermore, the results of this research is not stagnant since language
continuously changes and trends come and go speedily.
FINDINGS

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The following words are annoying in different degrees but are arranged in no particular
order.
1. Qiqil – an emotion felt when someone or something is either too adorable or too
annoying.
Example:
A: Ay! Ganito nalang, uwi lang muna ako tapos start na kayo ng session, sunod
nalang ako.
B: Ano ba? Ayaw mo lang mag-ambag sa alak eh. Nakakaqiqil ka na ha.
2. Rapbeh – an inappropriate expression meaning something or someone is
“masarap” or delicious, often in a sexual way.
Example/s:
1: (upon seeing a guy with abs) Teh! Baby ko oh, rapbeh.
2: (upon seeing a woman with a great body figure) Hmm, rap naman beh.
3. Petmalu – a disorganized pronunciation of the word “malupit” which means
something or someone is cool, hardcore or amazing.
Example:
“Lakas ni sir! Petmalu mag-turo!”
4. Werpa – a disorganized pronunciation of the word “power” which is meant to say
“Wow!”
Example:

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A: Tara, lunch tayo. Ili-libre na kita.”
B: Ay, werpa! Sure! Yaman mo ngayon ah.
5. Dehins – another disorganized pronunciation of the word “hindi” which means
“no.”
Example:
A: P’re, tapos niyo na term paper niyo?
B: Dehins pa, p’re eh.
6. Taratitat – talkative or “madaldal”.
Example:
A: Surprise ‘to ah. Wag ka munang magpaka-taratitat sakanya.
7. Lodi – the reverse spelling of the word “idol”; a praise used to say that someone is
awesome.
Example:
“Ganda mo dito, girl! Lodi, peymus ka talaga!” (peymus = famous)
8. Bida – used to refer to someone who stands out.
Example:
“Luh, ayan na si bida. Nag-prisinta na.”
9. K – alternative for “okay”
Example:
A: Uy, pasensya na. Papasok na ‘ko sa school. Bye! Ingat! God bless!

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B: K.
10. Edi Wow! – the most annoying slang ever; used most of the time by passive-
aggressive people in an attempt to smart-shame someone. “A sarcastic expression
denoting surrender due to an extreme lack of mental capacity to properly engage
in intelligent conversation.” – Bogart the Explorer. *slow clap*
Example:
A: OMG! Nawawala stuffs ko! Huhuhu.
B: Bes, do you mean “stuff”?
A: No! “Stuffs” kasi marami! DUH!
B: Yun din ang plural, “stuff”.
A: Luh?! Edi wow!
CONCLUSION
Because change is inevitable, we also can’t stop trends from happening and new
slangs—no matter how annoying they are—from forming, whether we like it or not. But
we always have the freedom to decide whether we’d let the system eat us or just keep
ourselves even-handed. The important thing is that we should at least have the knowledge
of what these new words mean to avoid ignorance. Let’s make the world a better place—
let’s keep things relevant and simple.

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