pokpok (pok-pok)

ˈpok.pokinsult, sexual

What does pokpok (pok-pok) mean? pokpok (pok-pok) is a Filipino severe that translates to “whore / slut” in English.

to pound / to hammer

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"whore / slut"

Street slang for a prostitute or a deeply promiscuous woman.

Mukha siyang pokpok. (She looks like a slut.)

Context

  • Expressing strong frustration or emphasis
  • Only among very close friends who share this register
  • Direct confrontation (use with caution)

Avoid

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

Cultural Context

Highly degrading towards women. Derives from the sound of pounding.

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