Petmalu (en. Cool)

pet-ma-loo

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A slang term used to describe something impressive or a funny situation.
What he did on stage was truly cool!
Ang ginawa niyang stunt sa entablado ay talagang petmalu!
Can be used to describe a person or object with extreme wealth or popularity.
He is one of the coolest people on campus.
Siya ang isa sa mga petmalu na tao sa campus.

Etymology

Originating from the combination of 'pet' and 'malu', a slang term in modern language.

Common Phrases and Expressions

You're amazing!
You are amazing!
Petmalu ka!

Related Words

cool
A term that shares the same meaning as petmalu referring to awesomeness or impressiveness.
astig

Slang Meanings

So cool or impressive.
Their performance was petmalu!
Ang galing ng performance nila, petmalu!
Very stylish or elevating one's status.
Your outfit is petmalu, like a fashionista!
Yung outfit mo, petmalu, parang fashionista!
Intense or extraordinary.
Wow, you're so fast, that's petmalu!
Grabe, ang bilis makakabilis mo, petmalu!
So impressive or amazing.
Did you watch the fight? What you did was petmalu!
Napanood mo ba yung laban? Petmalu ang ginawa niyo!