kuys

Tagalog

Alternative forms

• kuwis, kwis

Etymology

From clipping of kuya +‎ -s.

Pronunciation

• (Standard Tagalog) IPA^(key): /ˈkujs/ [ˈkuɪ̯s]
• Rhymes: -ujs
• Syllabification: kuys

Noun

kuys (Baybayin spelling ᜃᜓᜌ᜔ᜐ᜔) (slang, familiar)

1. respectful term of address or honorific for a young man or boy or any male older than oneself; mister; bro

   Kuys Bong ― Bro Bong