putragis (poo-trah-gis)

pu.ˈtɾa.ɡisexclamation

What does putragis (poo-trah-gis) mean? putragis (poo-trah-gis) is a Filipino moderate that translates to “dammit / blasted” in English.

whore (altered)

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"dammit / blasted"

A masked, older variant of Puta.

Putragis na buhay ito. (This blasted life.)

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

Used by older individuals to avoid swearing explicitly.

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