conyo boy
See also: Conyo
English
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editPronunciation
edit- (Philippines) IPA(key): /ˈko.ɲo bɔɪ/
Etymology 1
editFrom Tagalog konyo (“affluent Anglophone person”) + boy.
Noun
editconyo boy (plural conyo boys)
- (Philippines, slang) A male person who belongs to a wealthy or well off predominantly English-speaking family
- (Philippines, slang) A wealthy male Anglophone person, often raised or living in a subdivision village (gated community)
- Synonym: conyo
- Coordinate term: conyo girl
Etymology 2
editFrom Spanish coño (“cunt; pussy”) + boy or Spanish de nuevo cuño (“(of a person) who has recently entered a profession, union or social class.”) + boy.
Noun
editconyo boy (plural conyo boys)
- (Philippines, dated, slang) A Spanish mestizo.