PETMALU– ADJ. meaning from the word “malupit”. Is a product of playfully interchanging the sounds of “malupit” into “petmalu”. This types of words are common in Filipino culture as we all love to create a funny version of anything.
Malupit means ruthless but the word “petmalu” often pertains to a person who has done something really cool.
Petmalu often used as a cheer or tease towards a person or sometimes to describe a common noun.