I knew that the capital city was a smart one:-). Moving abroad? Make sure that you do! Instead of saying Lets go!, we say lets go lah. Deke comes from the hockey move of faking to maneuver around an opponent. Mmm, Pineapple Crush sounds great and I believe you, Turkey dressing sounds like it would be a nice addition to poutine! Some women enjoy the term and self-identify as puck bunnies (especially wives of famous hockey players). Tell her Ill put my swim trunks on for her any time she likes. It means homogenized milk, or milk with 3.25% fat thats blended in differently than in 2% milk. (Read more). Essentially gitr done means finish it. My dads family uses pop only when our aunt from Canada visits. Canadian slang isnt as obvious as other countrys. Northern Canadians use ever before words to add emphasis, sort of like saying very. Americans looking to take a trip across their country's northern border might find themselves bewildered by some Canadian turns of phrase. These are a few examples of slang in Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta. BC has a lot of slang to refer to certain cities, often in a derogatory way. And what we call colleges are their community colleges. This can last from late April to early September, fluctuating of course, but definitely cause for a swimming pool. Whats a tuque? That would be giving someone his or her "due.". By submitting your information via this form, you agree to receive electronic communications from Cottage Life Media, a division of Blue Ant Media Solutions Inc., containing news, updates and promotions regarding cottage living and Cottage Life's products. For finding cheap Canadian flights, I recommendSkyscanner. I dont think that I have ever heard the term washroom anywhere else except for Canada. , Youre pretty good at wrestlin there, Katy, and thats what I appreciate about you. It was the uniform of the lumbermen working in Canada, but is now more popular in the grunge fashion movement. Think Hermione Granger from Harry Potter, only Canadian. Ha! Ontario has the Beer Store. Good one! I often use this to describe going cottaging in Muskoka, which is barely halfway up Ontario. And then I started traveling. A popular sugar-coated chocolate confectionery available in Europe and the Commonwealth of Nations but not the USA. Hahaha. Its funny how something so commonplace to us became such an ordeal to figure out. Thanks! Thats a dicey history that I wont get into here, but I wanted to include the term since its very common amongst Canadians. You know? CANADIAN SLANG FROM THE NORTHERN PROVINCES This region includes the Nunavut, Yukon, and Northwest Territories. Among the many booze-related slang terms in Canada, this phrase - particularly popular in Ontario - refers to a package of 24 bottles of beer. I think I wrote about it in an old food post. Heres a phrase you must learn when coming to Canada. Chesterfields are sofas or couches. The accent here is very distinctive, and found nowhere else in Canada. , Well, Id say give your balls a tug, but it looks like yer pants are doin it for ya. Cockney Insults. A Newfoundland insult meaning someone whos too lazy to go fishing. A living room, family room, and den, are three different types of rooms. Snowbirds are Canadian citizens, usually retirees, who flee south in the winter to avoid the cold. , Your dad says guys with big trucks have little d**ks. Check your inbox to be the first to know the hottest news. Soda is so strange to our ear. However, these slang terms are unique to this region. All examples can be found pretty much anywhere in America. Rink rat is a term for someone who spends a lot of time at hockey arenas. Edmonton. But if you ever want to deliver one of the worst Canadian insults, ask them if they voted for Trump or Biden, or why we drink milk out of bags. Other popular swear words include os-tee (the communion wafer) and ka-lees (the cup from which you drink the holy wine). Most Americans just lines, Very true, we have definitely heard the term chesterfield a lot. This show would best be recommended for adults only because of the content. How about hoser from the MacKenzie brothers? Americans often mock them on television, treating them more like camp rangers, when in fact that do a lot of very difficult work. Do you want to munch out with me tonight? I agree, soda is weird to my ears. Pop is a Canadian thing and everyone else says soda. Its not the same as whole milk, so we came up with a short form. Indeed, I think there ought to be a law against Canadian broadcasters ever saying zee! Oh the Canadian lingo is always evolving . Soda is what others call it, Canadians call it pop. Everyone in Kansas calls it pop. For example, I watch a handful of people who start off their videos by saying, Hey guys! We love Keiths it is one of our favourite beers. This is absolutely not a stereotype or misconception, you can verify this yourself with google earths aerial photography. Watch the same movie several times. By now most of the world knows the Canadian tuxedo: wearing an all-denim outfit. Im told its a Canadian thing. Im with you, Im having a nap and a shower:). I can find streets in places like Laval where every home has a swimming pool. Dont forget the iconic Nova Scotia toast sociable! The best way to learn and practice slang is to talk with a native Canadian. So Im Canadian as well, Ontario raised. EX 2: would u like some Pok for dinner? Allophone is new to me too and so is coulee. Perhaps one of the most colloquial of Canadian slang words, it means trying very hard in a noble or impressive feat. Awesome! Plus, it is the most beautiful country. If you dont expect it, its weird to see homo milk laid out in an aisle of the grocery story. I didnt know that Americans didnt call it a Pilon. The term "hoser", long used by Canadians, is a comedic label given to someone that gained popularity and notoriety from the comedic skits by Rick Moranis and Dave Thomas (playing the characters of Bob and Doug McKenzie) in SCTV's "The Great White North" segments. Now before visiting Canada, you can practice your use of the word eh and fit right in once you get here. I dispute this being a Canadian-only term I think its just fancier than what Americans usually use. This is another one of those American-entertainment terms. After familiarizing yourself with the actual slang terms, practice speaking and listening to those terms until they come more naturally to you. I had to include this term with the insane heat and humidity were currently getting in Toronto. Means go for it or help yourself, especially when referring to food. Pencil Crayons coloured pencils (also only we spell colour with a u). 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