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Pabebe – A word used to describe people who try to act, speak or sound cute like a child or a baby. Nosebleed – An expression used by someone who’s having a difficulty in understanding the English words spoken by the person whom he’s talking with.ģ2.

No filter – It means no filters were used to enhance a certain photo posted on social media.Ģ5. Ngangers – Another Tagalog term for “nganga” (open-mouthed), an expression used by Filipinos who have lost excitement, who are bored, feeling lazy, or have nothing to do for the day.Ģ3. MEH –Indifference or mediocrity, equivalent to shoulder shrugĢ2. Igers – Short for Instagrammers or people who use Instagram.Ģ1. A term used by someone who just finished taking a bath.ġ2. This means an expression of disbelief, shame, frustration or disappointment.ħ. Facepalm ‬ – A gesture in which the palm of one’s hand is brought to one’s face. BTS – Behind The Scenes (Sometimes used as “Be There Soon”)Ħ. The following are some of the most usual Internet slang terms used in the Philippines:Ĥ. Learn some of the most common Internet slang words and abbreviations used by Filipinos today so that you won’t become a clueless person when you see one on your social media newsfeed and messages. In this world of smart phones, tablets, Internet, mobile apps, social media and other digital wonders, everyone should keep up with the conversation.

Our world and way of life are indeed changing drastically. Have you ever read some strange abbreviated words such as ATM, FFTB and OOTD in your friends’ posts on Facebook or Instagram?ĭon’t get it wrong – ATM doesn’t mean automated teller machine when your social media friends post a selfie or a picture showing what they are doing or where they are at a moment.