What is conyo?

Conyo is a colloquial sociolect of Philippine English, characterized by a mixture of English and Tagalog (or sometimes Spanish) words and phrases. It is often associated with upper-class Filipinos and is sometimes seen as a status symbol. The key feature of Conyo speech is code-switching, where speakers seamlessly switch between English and Tagalog within a single sentence.

Common Conyo phrases often involve inserting Tagalog words or grammatical structures into English sentences. For example, using "like" as a filler word (similar to its usage in American English) is common. Also, adding "naman" or "pa" at the end of sentences is prevalent. While frequently used within certain social circles, Conyo's reception varies, with some finding it humorous or endearing, and others viewing it as pretentious or indicative of a lack of fluency in either language.