amputa (am-poo-tah)

ʔam.ˈpu.taexclamation

What does amputa (am-poo-tah) mean? amputa (am-poo-tah) is a Filipino severe that translates to “holy shit / this fucker” in English.

the whore

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"holy shit / this fucker"

A contraction of 'Ang puta' (The whore/fuck). Used to express disbelief at someone's audacity.

Ang yabang amputa. (This fucker is so arrogant.)

Context

  • Expressing strong frustration or emphasis
  • Only among very close friends who share this register
  • As a spontaneous exclamation

Avoid

  • Professional or formal settings
  • Around elders or authority figures
  • Public spaces — will cause genuine offense
  • Job interviews, meetings, or customer-facing situations

Cultural Context

A modern slang exclamation. Usually typed as 'ampt'.

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