Bekimon Language
The Filipino gay community has invaded the complex society that we are belonged these days, probably well-known from using bizarre languages that they have created in which case I so wonder how these people understand each other though they came from different places of different dialects. I wonder how did this gay lingo evolved in their own subculture. But what amazes me is that this language is not exclusive for these gays anymore. Eventually, the people who get to be around them gradually learned the nature and the context of the language.
The use of Gay Linggo:
The use of gay lingo was first used to avoid having other people hear what you are talking about especially when it comes to sex. This is also a means of defying the cultural norms and creating an identity of their own. Gay speak evolves really fast with absolute words and phrases being written and replaced especially when non-gay learning what it means.
Experienced of Gay Linggo:
I have first heard of gay lingo when i was in Elementary days, that time i was curios
and confuse about what they said because of the words they used,i cant understand. I saw how these local guys go to our school and manage the presentation for each school activities such as beauty competition. One time they have a small conversation and they used their own language which is gay language and my reaction just like Huh? what they're talking about, they really understand what they say. And that time i asked them did you understand each other? and they said "Yes we understand, only if you have higher IQ. after that i have been speaking the gay lingo in my own ways and i was really amazed that they could still get what im trying to say.
Gays in the Philippines:
Gays in the Philippines are at present becoming more visible ion the society. The Constant appearances of famous gay celebrities on TV and in movies have paved the way for the Filipino audience to be more accepting of gays over the last decades. they are known to be pretty loud, and its no surprise when you over hear a raucous conversation between them in busy streets, beauty parlors, or coffe shops.
Philippine gay culture prospered in the 1970's. however, it was only in 1994 that the first Metro Manila Pride March and Festival was held by the LGBT community. Back in its heyday .the malate are in manila was known as the gay capital, where bars that cater to gays flourished. Some even featured drag shows.
Examples of Gay Language:
"gi gambush na waks?"
"nagda kag motchuk?
"Dalingsingkaro waki ngowance chi"
"aven waks"
"Ohab waki liitch"
"omi manghud toyabibang"
"Shudi abas"
"Aw na waks dutch?"
" dragon omi mudra bells?"
"lafang na dis"
If you notice the language is just about the play of words and a little bit of portmanteau. If you are straight and hadn't been with the company of a gay ever since. their language is not genuine of course it is derived from the Visayans dialect.
- Gabmush- (punch)
- Motchuk-(Costume)
- Dalingsingkaro-( Untidy Looks)
- Ngowance-( Face)
- Ohab-( stinky)
- Waki-( you)
- Liitch-( Foot)
- Toyabibang-( Gay)
- Dutch-( Money)
- Lafang-( Food)
I believe speaking this kind of language is incredibly fun. And undeniably gay lingo/ gay speak is cool to learn because it is like of a fad that people wanted to get involved with. Everyday another words us formed, and it contains to grow and evolve until it creates a dictionary of its own.
"All of us who are openly gay are living and writing the history of our movement. We are no more - and no less - heroic than the suffragists and abolitionists of the 19th century; and the labor organizers, Freedom Riders, Stonewall demonstrators, and environmentalists of the 20th century. We are ordinary people, living our lives, and trying as civil-rights activist Dorothy Cotton said, to 'fix what ain't right' in our society."--Senator Tammy Baldwin
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