bwisit (bwee-sit)

ˈbwi.sitexclamation

What does bwisit (bwee-sit) mean? bwisit (bwee-sit) is a Filipino mild that translates to “annoying / bullshit / dammit” in English.

bullshit (Hokkien loan)

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"annoying / bullshit / dammit"

Derived from Hokkien Chinese ('bô-uī-sit' meaning without clothes/food, bad luck), now meaning an annoying situation or person.

Nakakabwisit ka. (You are so annoying / pisses me off.)

Context

  • Casual conversations with friends
  • Informal settings where profanity is accepted
  • As a spontaneous exclamation

Avoid

  • Professional or formal settings
  • Job interviews, meetings, or customer-facing situations

Cultural Context

Highly pervasive. Safe to use in front of almost anyone to express annoyance.

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