noun Uncommon

kano

k-NO

Kano (noun) means Filipino slang for an American man, or more broadly a Western foreigner. Example: “The tourist beach was full of kanos on holiday.”

noun

Filipino slang for an American man, or more broadly a Western foreigner.

"The tourist beach was full of kanos on holiday."

How to use kano

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishFilipino slang for an American, or Westerner in general.

When to use it

Informal slang, mainly used in the Philippines.

Word forms

kanos plural, Kanos plural

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Etymology

A clipped form of Amerikano in Tagalog, itself from Spanish americano ("American").

Origin: Spanish

Rhymes for kano

Ano mano yano Sano Tano piano guano Deano Amano Ayano Asano gitano

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Frequently asked questions

What does “kano” mean?

The word “kano” means filipino slang for an American man, or more broadly a Western foreigner. In plain terms, filipino slang for an American, or Westerner in general.

How do you pronounce “kano”?

“Kano” is pronounced k-NO (/kɐˈnoʔ/ in IPA).

How do you use “kano” in a sentence?

Here is “kano” used in a sentence: “The tourist beach was full of kanos on holiday.”

What part of speech is “kano”?

“Kano” is a noun.

Where does the word “kano” come from?

The word “kano” comes from Spanish. A clipped form of Amerikano in Tagalog, itself from Spanish americano ("American").

Is “kano” a common word?

“Kano” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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