#Throwback2014 pa more: The top 14 buzzwords of 2014

Ever felt thirsty when you read the words “juice colored”? Did you read “rak na itu” on social media and thought it was some sort of ethnic rock formation? Does the expression “boom panes” baffle you?

 

If you are guilty of any of these, then you definitely need some catching up on the top buzzwords of 2014. Read on and get updated on the most popular new terms and expressions from the year that was, before it ends.

 

14. Maliit na bagay

Did you receive a compliment from someone and you want to downplay it? This is the expression to use. Popularized by child wonder Ryzza Mae Dizon, this phrase is usually used comically to express false humility, in response to a positive remark or an achievement.

 

Use in a sentence: Person 1: “Uy, parang gumaganda ka yata lately.” Person 2: “Sus, maliit na bagay, napapansin mo pa.”

 

13. Rak na itu!

Popular among online gamers, this expression means “Let’s Do This!” or “Let’s Get It On.” Some online forums say Rak stands for the online gaming term “Roam and Kill,” but others insist it is just a stylized version of the word “rock.” 

 

Use in a sentence: “Midterm exams na bukas, pero wala pa akong naaaral. Rak na Itu!” 

 

12. Bae

Move over baby, boo and bhe. “Bae” won over our hearts this year as the newest term of endearment, referring to one’s girlfriend or boyfriend.

 

Use in a sentence: “I need to find a bae before Valentine’s Day.”

 

11. DAP

If 2013 was year of the pork, 2014 is certainly the year of DAP. 

 

This acronym for the administration’s disbursement acceleration program, which was declared partially unconstitutional by the Supreme Court, hogged the headlines this year, with some even equating it to corruption. 

 

Although the Aquino government insisted that the DAP was undertaken in good faith, the controversy still caused the President’s ratings to decline months ago.

 

Use in a sentence: “DAP man o PDAF, basta hindi ginamit ng tama ang buwis natin, mali iyan.”

 

10. Juice colored!

No, this is not something you can drink. This refreshing-sounding expression may baffle some, but this is just a stylized version of “Diyos ko, Lord.” As with the original phrase, “juice colored!” is used to express surprise and some times, exasperation.

 

Use in a sentence: “Juice colored! Traffic na naman sa EDSA, araw-araw na lang.”

 

9. G

This is the letter that launched numerous spontaneous trips, drinking sessions and all-nighters in 2014. G stands for ‘Go’ or ‘Game,’ and is usually used to invite someone to a happening. It can also be used to respond positively and enthusiastically to such an invitation. 

 

Use in a sentence: “Bro, walwalan later sa Makati, g?” or “G na G na ako sa Tagaytay trip natin this weekend.”

 

8. Puso

Filipinos are crazy about two things: basketball and social media. 

 

So when Gilas Pilipinas made its first appearance in the 2014 FIBA World Championship in 40 years, Pinoys stormed Twiter and used this hashtag to rally behind their national basketball team. 

 

This battlecry, which is now being used in conversations not related to sports, represented the Filipino fighting spirit and will to win.

 

Use in a sentence: “Binasted ka na naman ng nililigawan mo? Kaya mo 'yan, puso lang.”

 

7. Aba matinde!

When you encounter something extreme or really impressive, this is the way to react to it this year. This expression can be used as a compliment, or a way to mock something. It is best delivered in a nonchalant way.

 

Use in a sentence: “Dalawang oras na akong nakapila sa MRT, hindi pa rin ako nakakasakay. Aba matinde!”

 

6. Wattpad

If you have a story in mind and you want a large community of young Filipinos to read it, this is the online platform to use. Although this writing community has been in existence since 2006, it only grew wildly popular in the Philippines this year. So popular are the works on this site that some of them, such as “She’s Dating The Gangster” and “Diary ng Panget,” have been turned into movies. Could Wattpad be the future of Philippine literature?

 

Use in a sentence: “Nakakakilig talaga ‘yung nabasa ko kanina sa Wattpad.” 

 

5. Loom bands

These elastic, colorful items were everybody’s favorite pastime this year. Kids and kids-at-heart went gaga over meticulously making bracelets using different patterns, until almost everyone’s arm is already covered with rubber bands.

 

Use in a sentence: “Sa sobrang paggawa ko ng loom bands, parang pati mga kaaway ko gusto ko na pagbuhulin.”

 

4. Foods

The meaning of this word essentially did not change. It still refers to anything edible and can provide nourishment to the body. It is, however, now used humorously to refer to goodies carried by someone to another person’s place, usually a condo. This buzzword became popular following the controversy involving comedian Vhong Navarro and model Deniece Cornejo.

 

Use in a sentence: “Housewarming mo raw mamaya? Magdadala ba ako ng foods?”

 

3. Pa more

This phrase is attached to a noun or verb to tell someone to do something one more time or more frequently. It can also be used sarcastically, to tell someone to stop doing something.

 

Use in a sentence: “Ang taba mo na, pero sige lang, kanin pa more.” 

 

2. Hugot

Warning: This is the most emotionally charged part of this countdown. This word, which literally means to pull out, was used in 2014 to refer to anything so filled with pain, sorrow and bitterness, like it’s plucked from the bottom of one’s broken heart, or derived from a sad experience from the past.

 

Use in a sentence: “Ang aga aga, puro hugot lines ang nababasa ko sa Twitter. Parang gusto ko na lang magkulong sa kwarto and drown myself in tears.”

 

1. Boom panes!

This is undeniably the most popular, severely overused way to trash-talk in 2014. “Boom panes!” is used to boast on just about anything, similar in usage to the American slang expression “Booyeah!”. For it to work, it should be delivered empathically and with extreme confidence. This expression is usually said by a winner of a fight or an argument to embarrass or belittle the loser.

 

Use in a sentence: “Ganda ng countdown na ito noh? Boom panes!”

 

—KG/TJD/GMA News