Philipino
English edit
Alternative forms edit
Etymology edit
Anglicized form of Filipino, modeled after the country name, Philippines, itself originally ultimately from Spanish Filipinas.
Adjective edit
Philipino (comparative more Philipino, superlative most Philipino)
- (proscribed, slang) Misspelling of Filipino.
Noun edit
Philipino (plural Philipinos)
- (proscribed, slang) Misspelling of Filipino.
Proper noun edit
Philipino
- (proscribed, slang) Misspelling of Filipino.
Usage notes edit
- This spelling is mainly used by English speakers unfamiliar with the Philippines and its denizens.
- In the Philippines, this spelling is often considered to be a misspelling and hence proscribed.