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TODAY’S SLANGUAGE: (Bekimon) “anik”

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<div style="text-align:center"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1756741583985SL-ArticleImg_4-Beki-anik.png" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="TODAY’S SLANGUAGE: (Bekimon) “anik”"/></div><div><br/></div><p>The Bekimon term <em>“Anik”</em> (from “ano”, meaning “what”) is often used with that extra arte and sass that fits perfectly into the playful, campy, and witty vibe we’ve seen in ABS-CBN shows and personalities. Shows like <em>Drag You and Me</em> (an iWantTFC series starring Andrea Brillantes) thrive on bekimon. The word <em>“Anik” </em>would fit right in during backstage chikahan, because drag culture often amplifies bekimon terms for punchlines.  </p><div><br/></div><p>Gamitin natin ng bongga: </p><div><br/></div><p>“Anik ‘yun, mare?!” (Instead of a plain “Ano ‘yun?” It’s a very beki-coded banter). </p><div><br/></div><div> </div><div><br/></div><div><strong>Related Links:</strong></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/articles-news/andrea-slays-as-a-drag-queen-in-drag-you-and-me-with-jc-and-christian-19801"><strong>Andrea Slays in Drag You and Me</strong></a><strong><br/></strong></div><div><a href="https://www.iwanttfc.com/content/24321e1d-68db-42dd-af8e-711704705d80"><strong>Drag You and Me on iWant<br/></strong></a></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/2025/3/12/the-teleseryes-that-exhibit-andrea-brillantes-brilliance-as-actress-0051"><strong>The teleseryes that exhibit Andrea Brillantes’ brilliance as actress</strong></a></div>