Bunny hug.
Bunny hug. The “bunny hug” is a particularly Saskatchewan term for what people elsewhere in Canada might call a “hoodie” – a hooded sweatshirt with a big pocket on the front. One of the first mentions of a “bunny hug” sweater is from 1978.
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Why do Canadians call hoodies bunny hugs?
A century ago, there was a bunny overpopulation in Saskatchewan and locals turned the pelts into something that loosely resembled a hoodie today. Back in the 16th century, muffs were designed and lined with bunny fur.
Do Canadians say sweater or jumper?
In Canada we would say sweater, sweatshirt, hoodie and cardigan they’re all different things with different names but jumper is a decent enough catchall for some warm long sleeved layer.
What is some Canadian slang?
Here are a few of the staple Canadian slang words used daily.
- Eh. This is our most popular Canadian saying that we receive the most flack about from the rest of the world.
- Loonie.
- Tuque.
- Washroom.
- Double Double.
- Two-Four.
- Molson Muscle.
- Hydro.
What do Canadians call things?
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 do Canadians call sneakers?
However, in Australian, Canadian, and Scottish English, running shoes and runners are synonymous terms used to refer to sneakers; with the latter term also used in Hiberno-English.
What do Canadians call flipflops?
Our friends in Canada have many regional words and phrases that may amuse Americans: For example, a knit hat is known as a toque in most areas, and flip flops often go by the name thongs.
What do Canadians call jerseys?
But hockey “sweater” remains the default term where the sport originated, so you’ll hear jerseys referred to as sweaters in Canada and Minnesota.
What do Canadians call underpants?
gotch
Ginch. Ginch is an expression used in Western Canada that means underwear (particularly men’s briefs). Other terms used instead of ginch include gotch, gonch, and gitch. People also add -ies to the end of ginch, especially when referring to children’s underwear.
What is a cardigan called in Canada?
Cowichan Sweater | The Canadian Encyclopedia.
What are Canadian swear words?
20 uniquely Canadian insults
- Angishore. A Newfoundland insult meaning someone who’s too lazy to go fishing.
- Beau cave. French Quebecois slang meaning “total idiot.” If you get called this, you’ve really irked somebody.
- Bender.
- Bushed.
- Chiseler.
- Christer.
- Chucklehead.
- Doughhead.
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.
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 do Canadians call beanies?
tuque
In Canada, tuque /tuːk/ is the common name for a knitted winter hat, or watch cap; the spelling touque, although not recognized by the Canadian Oxford Dictionary, is also sometimes seen in written English.
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.
What do Canadians call a bathroom?
Washroom
Washroom: a polite word for bathroom. The Canadian version of “restroom.”
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.
What do Canadians call a robe?
Housecoat — Robe. Keener — Brown noser/suck up. Pablum — Baby food (pablum was invented by a Canadian pediatrician)
What do Canadians call gas?
Terminology. In North America the fuel is known as “gasoline” or “gas” for short, and “gas station” and “service station” are used in the United States, Canada, and the Caribbean.
What do Canadians call trousers?
Canadians do say pants… that would be a funny conversation. Maybe you could also do word play on the Canadians “eh” at the end of sentences, and what it means to a Brit…