totoy
/ˈtotoj/
The Tagalog word for "little boy" is totoy.
totoy is a noun used to refer to a diminutive male child.
Meaning: a diminutive male child (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈtotoj/
Did you know?
- While totoy refers to a child, it is sometimes used jokingly between adult men to tease a friend who is acting immaturely.
- A common female equivalent to totoy is nene, which is used in the same way to refer to a little girl.
- The word totoy is formed by adding the suffix -oy to the root toto, a common way to create endearing nicknames in Tagalog.
Examples in context
- Ang kulit ng batang iyon!That little boy is so mischievous!
- Sabay tayo, bata.Let's go together, little boy.
- May nakita akong totoy sa kalsada.I saw a little boy on the street.
Example conversation
Juan and Maria are visiting a neighbor's house.
- JuanSino itong totoy?Who is this little boy?
- MariaAng anak niya siya.He is her son.
- JuanAng liksi naman ng totoy!The little boy is so energetic!
- MariaOo, ganyan talaga siya.Yes, he is really like that.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry totoy, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries totoy, CC BY-SA 4.0.
