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Tagalog
Etymology
Blend of English pink + dilawan (“Liberal Party supporter”, literally “yellow-inclined”), with pink as Leni Robredo's campaign color. Despite running as an independent candidate in 2022, Leni was still associated during the campaign with her former party, Liberal Party, which was associated with the color yellow.
Pronunciation
Noun
pinklawan (Baybayin spelling ᜉᜒᜅ᜔ᜃ᜔ᜎᜏᜈ᜔) (Philippine politics, slang, sometimes derogatory)
- supporter of Leni Robredo's campaign
- Synonym: kakampink
Usage notes
Further reading
- “Pinklawan Meaning”, in Archipelago Files, 2024 April 29 (last accessed): “Although the term is used (mostly by Marcos supporters) as a derogatory term meant to insult Robredo supporters, some Robredo supporters have embraced the term.”
- Bea Cupin (2022 April 8) “Bato stumps for Sara Duterte, hits ‘pinklawans’ in Catarman”, in RAPPLER (in American English), retrieved 2024-04-29: ““Pinklawan” is a derogatory slang term for those who support the candidacy of Vice President Leni Robredo, a play on “pink” and “dilawan” (yellowish). Robredo’s campaign color is pink, while her party – although she is running as an independent now – is associated with the color yellow.”