Chinoy

English

Alternative forms

• Tsinoy

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

• (Philippines) IPA^(key): /t͡ʃɪˈnoɪ̯/

Noun

Chinoy (plural Chinoys)

1. A Chinese Filipino (a Filipino with Chinese descent, whether mixed or pure ethnic Chinese, especially one who identifies as such.)

Adjective

Chinoy (comparative more Chinoy, superlative most Chinoy)

1. Of or pertaining to Chinese Filipino people, culture, or the languages characteristic of them.

   Synonyms: Chinese-Filipino, Fil-Chi, Filipino-Chinese

See also

• Chindo