Etymology

Chinoy

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Today it means: A Chinese Filipino (a Filipino with Chinese descent, whether mixed or pure ethnic Chinese, especially one who identifies as such.) Full definition →

Tagalog Tsinoy
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  1. Tagalog · borrowed fromTsinoy
  2. English todayChinoy

Borrowed from Tagalog Tsinoy, modeled after a blend of Spanish chino (“Chinese”) + Tagalog Pinoy (“Filipino”). See also Indonesian chindo.

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