Are there any English words that came from or were derived from the Philippines?

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Are there any English words that came from or were derived from the Philippines?

2007-12-09 00:00:17 · 2 answers · asked by wpllpam 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Languages

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Boondocks, cogon, ylang-ylang, abaca, manila, capiz, yo-yo, cooties.

2007-12-09 00:20:58 · answer #1 · answered by kamelåså 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋

When American GIs returned from Asia at the close of World War II, besides Victory they brought home a new word to add to the lexicon -- "boondocks". It is derived from bundok the word for mountain in most Philippine dialects and decribes a place that is remote and inaccessible.

2007-12-09 00:08:09 · answer #2 · answered by exodus 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋