Geografisch en cultureel Engels - Canadian English

Here you will find slang from Canadian English, featuring regional expressions, accents, and cultural terms commonly used in Canada.

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loonie [zelfstandig naamwoord]

(Canada) a one-dollar coin in Canada

Ex: He found a loonie on the street .

toonie [zelfstandig naamwoord]

(Canada) a two-dollar coin in Canada

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beauty [bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

(Canada) of high quality, excellent, or well done

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two-four [zelfstandig naamwoord]

(Canada) a case containing 24 beers

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gitch [zelfstandig naamwoord]

(Canada) underwear; typically men's briefs or underpants

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gonchies [zelfstandig naamwoord]

(Canada) underwear, typically casual or everyday wear

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gotchies [zelfstandig naamwoord]

(Canada) underwear, usually casual or everyday wear

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bunny hug [zelfstandig naamwoord]

(Canada) a hooded sweatshirt

Ex: His bunny hug has a cool logo on it .

sook [zelfstandig naamwoord]

(Atlantic Canada) a person who is overly sensitive or prone to whining

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barley sandwich [zelfstandig naamwoord]

(Canada) a drink of beer, often consumed as a casual or lunchtime beverage

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caker [zelfstandig naamwoord]

(Canada) an English-speaking Canadian, often showing stereotypical Canadian traits

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to deke [werkwoord]

(Canada) to avoid, dodge, or go around something, often using trickery or clever maneuvering

Ex: She deked around the puddle on the sidewalk .

to [give] {sb} the gears [Zinsdeel]

(Canada) to scold, reprimand, or criticize someone

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gradge [zelfstandig naamwoord]

(Canada) a garage

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green hornet [zelfstandig naamwoord]

(Canada) a bylaw officer, often one who enforces local municipal regulations

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hooped [bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

(Western Canadian) trapped in a difficult or nearly impossible situation

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hoser [zelfstandig naamwoord]

(Canada) someone who siphons gasoline from a vehicle or equipment

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La-La land [zelfstandig naamwoord]

(Canada) a nickname for the province of British Columbia

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ledge [zelfstandig naamwoord]

(Canada) the building where a provincial or territorial legislature meets

Ex: The ledge is being renovated this year .

meathead [zelfstandig naamwoord]

(Canada) a Canadian Forces Military Police member

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multicult [bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

(Canada) reflecting or involving multiple cultural backgrounds

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the Peg [zelfstandig naamwoord]

(Canada) a nickname for the city of Winnipeg

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Queen's cowboy [zelfstandig naamwoord]

(Canada) a member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police

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red rocket [zelfstandig naamwoord]

(Canada) a classic red-painted streetcar or subway train operated by the Toronto Transit Commission

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rez [zelfstandig naamwoord]

(Canada) a shortened term for a residence or dormitory, especially for students

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Robert Borden [zelfstandig naamwoord]

(Canada) a Canadian hundred-dollar bill, named after the former Prime Minister featured on it

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rubby [zelfstandig naamwoord]

(Canada) rubbing alcohol

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swarming [zelfstandig naamwoord]

(Canada) a crime in which multiple attackers assault an unsuspecting victim at once, usually without motive

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wobbly pop [zelfstandig naamwoord]

(Canada) beer; an alcoholic beverage

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wowzer [zelfstandig naamwoord]

(Canada) something remarkable, impressive, or of great interest or beauty

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double double [zelfstandig naamwoord]

a term often used in Canada to refer to a coffee order with two creams and two sugars added to it

zipperhead [zelfstandig naamwoord]

(Canada) a soldier in the Royal Canadian Armoured Corps or an Armoured Crewman

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