shoti
English
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈʃo.tɪ/
Noun
shoti (plural shotis)
- (Philippines, Chinese Filipino, colloquial) the youngest brother
- (Philippines, Chinese Filipino, colloquial, informal) a younger brother; little brother
- (Philippines, Chinese Filipino, colloquial, familiar) a young male junior (usually within the Chinese Filipino community)
- (Philippines, Chinese Filipino, colloquial) term of address for the youngest brother
- (Philippines, Chinese Filipino, colloquial, informal) term of address for a younger brother
- 2022 May 28, MGP, GMA News, “Kryz Uy and Slater Young's firstborn Scottie meets baby brother”, in GMA News Online:
- Kryz Uy and Slater Young's firstborn son Scottie just had an adorable first meeting with his baby brother! [...] The new big brother was also seen carrying the baby in his arms. "A big Ahia Scottie welcome!" Kryz wrote in the caption. Slater, meanwhile, posted a video of Scottie carrying the newborn and adorably saying "Hi Shoti!" while caressing his cheek.
- (Philippines, Chinese Filipino, colloquial, familiar) term of address for a young male junior (usually within the Chinese Filipino community)
Usage notes
In the Philippines, the term is primarily used and recognized within Chinese Filipino families as the predominant term to refer to and address the youngest brother in the family, and by extension, any little brother in the family or even any younger young male that the speaker is familiar with.
Coordinate terms
- (female): shobe
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