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TODAY’S SLANGUAGE: (Gen Z) “Aray mo, pakak!”

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<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1782369943895SLNG_Aray-Mo-Thumbnail.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/></div><div><br/></div><p><strong><em>“Aray mo, pakak!” (or “Aray mo”) </em></strong>is a very popular and common expression in the Philippines, originating from the LGBTQ community, that is widely used in different contexts related to being hurt because of love, disappointment, expectations, or wounds. This is mostly used by gaming streamers when they die while playing, while on social media, it’s a meme for being happy while in pain. Gen Z quickly adapts to this humor because they are known for being happy even in tough times. </p><p>This expression could be used in everyday life because it can be used in unexpected moments that you wouldn&#x27;t like. <em>Aray mo </em>in literal meaning in English “ouch”.</p><div><br/></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/2026/6/19/aray-mo-jackie-na-hurt-sa-sinabi-ni-brent-1457"><strong>READ HERE: ARAY MO! Jackie, NA-HURT sa sinabi ni Brent</strong></a></div><div><br/></div><p>Paano gamitin nang bongga:</p><div><br/></div><p>• “I heard you got zero in exam. Aray mo!”</p><p>• “Akala mo magiging happy ending tulad ng ABS-CBN teleserye, pero iniwan ka rin. Aray mo!”</p><p>• “You said you were over your ex, pero umiiyak ka pa rin sa last scene ng movie na Tayo sa Wakas. Aray mo, pakak!”</p><div><br/></div><p>Slanguage Take:</p><div><br/></div><p><em>“Aray mo, pakak”</em> shows how Filipino Gen Z turns pain, disappointment, and struggles into humor. Similar to the dramatic moments in ABS-CBN movies and series, where heartbreaks and problems become memorable scenes, this phrase reflects how people cope by laughing through difficult experiences. It is not just about being hurt, it is about making the pain lighter and more relatable through humor.</p><div><br/></div><div><iframe width="951" height="535" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ijQ7MmVLSGc" title="ARAY MO! Jackie, NA-HURT sa sinabi ni Brent | It’s Showtime | Laro Laro Pick" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div>

<p>This expression could be used in everyday life because it can be used in unexpected moments that you wouldn't like. <i>Aray mo </i>in literal meaning in English “ouch”.</p>

This expression could be used in everyday life because it can be used in unexpected moments that you wouldn't like. Aray mo in literal meaning in English “ouch”.

TODAY’S SLANGUAGE: (Gen Z) “Aray Mo, Pakak!”

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TODAY’S SLANGUAGE: (Gen Z) “Aray Mo, Pakak!”

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Published June 25, 2026 12:00 PM PHT

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Updated June 25, 2026 03:44 PM PHT

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