Contents
- 1 English
- 1.1 Alternative forms
- 1.2 Etymology
- 1.3 Pronunciation
- 1.4 Noun
- 1.5 Adjective
- 1.5.1 Synonyms
- 1.5.2 See also
English
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Alternative forms
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Borrowed from Tagalog Tsinoy, modeled after a blend of Spanish chino (“Chinese”) + Tagalog Pinoy (“Filipino”). See also Indonesian chindo.
Pronunciation
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- (Philippines) IPA(key): /t͡ʃɪˈnoɪ̯/
Noun
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Chinoy (plural Chinoys)
- Chinese Filipino; a Filipino with Chinese descent, whether mixed or pure ethnic Chinese, especially one who identifies as such.
Adjective
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Chinoy (comparative more Chinoy, superlative most Chinoy)
- Of or pertaining to Chinese Filipino people, culture, or the languages characteristic of them.
Synonyms
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See also
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