jebs
/ˈd͡ʒebs/
The English word 'poop' is translated into Tagalog as jebs. Wiktionary also lists pupu and ebak.
Meaning: feces (noun)
Ways to say it
| Tagalog | IPA |
|---|---|
| jebs | /ˈd͡ʒebs/ (Standard Tagalog) /ˈdjebs/ |
| pupu | /ˈpupuʔ/ (Standard Tagalog) |
| ebak | /ˈʔebak/ (Standard Tagalog) |
All forms of this word refer to feces.
Which one should you use?
While jebs is the standard term, pupu is used specifically when speaking to children or in a very cutesy, childish manner. Ebak is a slang term that is more informal and potentially more vulgar than the standard term. Tae-tae is an informal, diminutive and playful way to refer to poop.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
jebs is the standard informal way to say poop. pupu is considered childish, while ebak is slang that may feel more vulgar. Tae-tae is an informal and playful diminutive.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈdʒebs/
Did you know?
- The slang term ebak is actually a shortened version of the English word 'evacuate'.
- The term jebs is a complex linguistic hybrid that was constructed by adding a 'j-' prefix and an '-s' suffix to a clipped version of ebak.
- Although it sounds like a native Tagalog word, pupu is actually a phonetic loan from the English 'poo poo'.
Examples in context
- Sa mga maliliit na bata, importante ang pagtuturo ng tamang pag-dispose ng dumi.For young children, it is important to teach proper disposal of poop.
- Sa kultura natin, ang tamang paglilinis matapos mag-tae ay isang pangunahing asal ng kalinisan.In our culture, proper cleaning after defecation is a fundamental act of cleanliness.
- May nakita akong jebs sa kalsada.I saw some poop on the street.
- Nilinis ko na ang jebs ng aso.I already cleaned up the dog's poop.
Example conversation
A couple is walking through a park.
- ChristinaRicardo, dahan-dahan sa paglakad.Ricardo, walk carefully.
- RicardoBakit, Christina?Why, Christina?
- ChristinaMay jebs sa harap natin.There is poop in front of us.
- RicardoAy, salamat sa babala.Oh, thanks for the warning.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “poop” translations and entries jebs, pupu, ebak, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ebak, jebs, pupu, CC BY-SA 4.0.
