YOUNG STUNNA

/jʌŋ ˈstʌnə/ (yUHng STUN-uh)

Noun

Originally young stunner, it refers to young males, typically teenagers or young adults, who exude a certain level of confidence and are usually seen wearing clothing heavily inspired by rap or hip-hop artists.

WHAT IS “YOUNG STUNNA”

ORIGIN

The term “stunner” was popularized by the hip-hop culture. It pertains to an extremely attractive person, or someone who “stuns” or impresses other people with their success, fame or money.

In the Philippine context, young stunnas are often seen wearing oversized, layered clothing and are frequently labeled as this generation’s “Jejemon,” a subculture that arose in the early 2010s identified by the individuals’ ways of texting and fashion. Young stunnas, like Jejemons, have constructed their own distinct language.

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In January of 2026, the term “young stunna” made waves in different social media and news platforms when marshals in Bonifacio Global City (BGC) asked groups of teenagers wearing baggy streetwear to leave the area. This led to several discussions among netizens regarding elitism and discrimination.

EXAMPLES

“Ang ganda naman ng bagong t-shirt mo. Ang lakas maka-young stunna.”

“Pang-young stunna talaga ‘tong playlist mo, puro rap songs eh.”