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 things only Canadians say?
Here’s a little cheat sheet for you to learn 15 truly Canadian words and phrases in honour of Canada’s 150th birthday today.
- Caesars. A Caesar is, at its heart, a Bloody Mary.
- Double-double.
- Timbit.
- Loonies and toonies.
- Kraft Dinner.
- A two-four.
- Toque or tuque.
- Give’r.
What are common things Canadians say?
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?
Canuck
Canadians use Canuck as an affectionate or merely descriptive term for their nationality. If familiar with the term, most citizens of other nations, including the United States, also use it affectionately, though there are individuals who may use it as derogatory term.
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.
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”
How does a Canadian say yes?
If a Canadian answers your question with “oh yea, no, for sure,” they are using slang for “yes”. Oh yea, no, for sure in a sentence: “Would you mind helping me move the couch?” “Oh yea, no, for sure.”
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 Canadians call a bathroom?
Washroom
Washroom: a polite word for bathroom. The Canadian version of “restroom.”
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 is called hello in Canada?
The unofficial greeting in the bilingual Canadian city of Montreal has long been a friendly “Bonjour, Hi!“
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.
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
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 ‘
Do Canadians say innit?
The UK uses “innit”, Canada says “eh”.
Do Canadians say eh or heh?
(See also Canadian English.) The interjection eh — as in “I know, eh?” — is popularly considered to be a marker of Canadian speech. Canadians use eh more frequently than in any other country, and also have the most varied usage of the interjection.
What do Canadians call hoodies?
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.
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 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.
How do Canadians greet you?
A handshake is the common greeting between strangers. Shaking with a firm hand and eye contact reflects confidence. Canadians may laugh lightly over handshakes to diffuse the formality. French Canadians may also greet each other by lightly kissing both cheeks once, starting on the left.