EXPRESSIONS
| “Eh?” | Don’t you think? Conversational device that allows an unconfrontational canadian to turn a statement into a poll of opinion. |
|---|---|
| Canuck | nickname for a Canadian |
| clicks | slang for kilometres or kilometres per hour |
| hoser | unsophisticated person |
| keener | boot-licker, brown-noser, suck-up |
What are some common Canadian sayings?
Eh?
- “We’re gonna go tobogganing today, eh?”
- “The Beer Store and the LCBO [Liquor Control Board of Ontario] were closed today.”
- “Eh?!”
- “All I’ve got is a loonie.
- “Yo, I’m short a toonie for the TTC.”
- “I’m gonna go to Timmies real quick and grab me a box of Timbits.”
- “Mmm…
- “Yeah, this is a crazy life.
What are very Canadian words?
The Calgary Eyeopener compiled this lengthy list of Canadian-specific words:
- Chocolate bar — Candy bar.
- Brown bread — Wheat bread.
- Toque — A knitted cap Americans call beanies.
- Runners — Sneaker/tennis shoes/trainers.
- Robertson screwdriver — Square head.
- Housecoat — Robe.
- Keener — Brown noser/suck up.
Does Canada have slang?
Not only do us Canadians have our unique Canadian slang words but you can also find differences in speech between the cities, provinces and territories as well.
How do Canadians say hi?
Bonjour
Most Canadians will simply say “hello,” with French Canadians sticking to the usual greeting of “Bonjour”.
What do Canadian call friends?
ma/mon chum — the word “chum” is taken from English, but it’s used extensively in French Canada to refer to friends. mec — another French-Canadian term, this one is closer to “dude”
What is the most popular word in Canada?
Eh. Pronounced ‘ay’ and used in 99.99% of sentences uttered by Canadians, it is the most versatile of the Canadian slang words.
How do Canadians say sorry?
In other words, where many US speakers will pronounce “sorry” like “sari”, (i.e. in the lot Lexical Set), Canadians make the first syllable like “sore.” In fact, when Canadian actors learn that US speakers say “sorry/sari” in the same manner, they often remark “where’s the pain in that?” For us, “sorry,” the word many
What words do Canadians put u in?
It’s no secret that we Canadians spell differently from our cousins in the United States: We put a “u” in words like “colour” and “favour”; Americans leave it out. We spell “theatre” and “centre” with an “re” at the end; they spell them with an “er”
What is a 5 letter Canadian word?
CANADIAN Crossword Clue
| Answer | Letters |
|---|---|
| Canadian with 5 Letters | |
| GEESE | 5 |
| OSLER | 5 |
| ROUND | 5 |
Why do Canadians say Ting?
Ting: Thing, casual relationship. From Jamaican patois but a homegrown Toronto meaning. Ahlie: “Eh” or “right.” A confirmational word.
How do Canadians say Z?
Both “zed” and “zee” are acceptable pronunciations for the letter Z in Canada, though “zed” is much more common. Be warned, however, that some people feel very strongly that it is a betrayal of Canadian nationality to say “zee” and you may incur their wrath if you do so.
Why do Canadians talk funny?
Canadians do something called ‘Canadian Raising’, meaning that they pronounce some two-part vowels (known as dipthongs) with a higher part of their mouths than people from other English-speaking regions – this is what causes the ‘ou’ sounds in words like ‘out’ and ‘about’ to be pronounced something like ‘oot’ and ‘
What is a Canadian kiss?
Canadian maple whisky, fresh ginger and a touch of raspberry liqueur make for a well-balanced libation that’s sure to be a hit among fans of both sweet and savoury drinks. If you have any whisky left over, it’s delicious on its own over ice.
Do Canadians say babe?
When you’re in a relationship, how do you refer to your partner? If you’re Canadian, chances are the answer is Babe – our new study of 400 Canadians aged 18-55 revealed that Babe (or Baby) is the nation’s favourite term of endearment.
What do Canadians call soda?
Pop
“Pop” may be among the most quintessentially Canadian words, but we don’t all prefer the fizzy soda label equally.
What do Canadians call cigarettes?
dart
A dart is a Canadian slang term for a cigarette.
If someone asks for a dart, you’ll now know what they really mean.
How do Canadians say goodbye?
Have a good day! – Bonne journée! Good-bye – Au revoir… which actually means ‘see you again’.
What do Canadians say differently?
The Canadian ‘accent’ can be heard most easily in the following words: out, about, house, and others with ‘ou’. For example, canadian pronounciation of the word ‘out’ is like ‘e’ as in ‘pet’ followed by ‘oot’ as in ‘boot’, sounding like ‘e’+’oot’.
How do Canadians say thank you?
The majority of Canadians couldn’t agree more. Fifty-eight per cent of Canadians say a “thank you” feels most genuine when it’s personalized. And we still overwhelmingly prefer a personal “thank you” to a digital one.
What do Canadians say for bathroom?
Washroom
Washroom: a polite word for bathroom. The Canadian version of “restroom.”