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TODAY’S SLANGUAGE: (Bekimon) “imbey”

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<div style="text-align:center"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1758555352970SL-ArticleImg_10-Beki-imbey.png" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="TODAY’S SLANGUAGE: (Bekimon) “imbey”"/></div><p>The Bekimon (Gay Filipino slang language) term <em>&quot;imbey&quot; </em>means &quot;annoyed&quot; or &quot;disgusted&quot;. It is also a derivative of the word <em>&quot;imbyerna&quot; </em>(irritation). </p><div><br/></div><p>Gamitin natin nang bongga (with reference to the drama series <em>Ina, Kapatid, Anak</em>):  </p><p>Celyn (Kim Chiu) and Margaux (Maja Salvador) are constantly throwing &quot;imbey&quot; props at each other — rolling eyes, passive-aggressive remarks — a rivalry over everything from status, family, and even love. </p><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>Related Links: </strong></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/articles-photos/throwback-ina-kapatid-anak-2012-14552?photoId=2F80B4E0-6E52-42E9-9C1F-0BD2B134A2E8"><strong>Kim as Celyn and Maja as Margaux in &quot;Ina Kapatid Anak&quot; (2012): <br/></strong></a></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/2025/9/5/maja-salvador-returns-to-primetime-to-mess-with-kathryn-bernardo-james-reid-1246"><strong>Maja Salvador returns to primetime &#x27;to mess with&#x27; Kathryn Bernardo, James Reid: <br/></strong></a></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/movies-series/2025/8/26/kim-chiu-shares-behind-the-scenes-peek-of-her-series-shoot-in-cebu-0854"><strong>Kim Chiu shares behind-the-scenes peek of her series shoot in Cebu: <br/></strong></a></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/2025/9/15/kim-chiu-na-playtime-ng-showtime-hosts-it-s-showtime-1240"><strong>NOBODY’S PERFECT! Kim Chiu, na-playtime ng Showtime hosts!:</strong></a> </div>