Chinoy.
A Chinese Filipino (a Filipino with Chinese descent, whether mixed or pure ethnic Chinese, especially one who identifies as such.)
Meaning & usage
A Chinese Filipino (a Filipino with Chinese descent, whether mixed or pure ethnic Chinese, especially one who identifies as such.)
Where this word comes from
Borrowed from Tagalog Tsinoy, modeled after a blend of Spanish chino (“Chinese”) + Tagalog Pinoy (“Filipino”). See also Indonesian chindo.
Of or pertaining to Chinese Filipino people, culture, or the languages characteristic of them.
Where this word comes from
Borrowed from Tagalog Tsinoy, modeled after a blend of Spanish chino (“Chinese”) + Tagalog Pinoy (“Filipino”). See also Indonesian chindo.
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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.