The structure adds the "-ie" suffix to "loon" (the bird featured on the coin), forming a noun for the one dollar coin. It is used in Canada to refer to the one dollar coin, which features a common loon on its reverse side. People typically say "I need a loonie for the parking meter" or "Got any loonies?" The term originated in 1987 when the coin was introduced to replace the one dollar bill, and Canadians quickly nicknamed it "loonie" after the bird, making it a beloved national term.

What does "loonie" mean in Canadian slang?

loonie

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The structure blends "two" (the coin's value) with "loonie" (the one dollar coin), forming a playful rhyming compound noun. It is used in Canada to refer to the two dollar coin, which features a polar bear on its reverse side. People typically say "I've got a toonie for the vending machine" or "Check your change for toonies." The term originated in 1996 when the two dollar coin was introduced to replace the two dollar bill, and Canadians followed the pattern set by "loonie," coining "toonie" as an obvious and affectionate nickname, which quickly became standard nationwide.

What does "toonie" mean in Canadian slang?

toonie

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It is used in Canada to describe something of high quality, excellent, or well done, such as a good play in hockey, a successful repair, or a particularly nice day. People typically say "That shot was beauty, eh?" or "Beauty! We made it just in time." The term originated in Canadian English, heavily influenced by hockey culture where players and fans would call a great pass or goal "a beauty," and it has since spread into everyday Canadian conversation as a versatile positive exclamation.

What does "beauty" mean in Canadian slang?

beauty

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It is used in Canada to refer to a case containing 24 bottles or cans of beer, a common party or gathering size. People typically say "Grab a two-four for the cottage" or "We crushed a two-four last night." The term originated in Canadian beer drinking culture, likely in the mid 20th century, as 24 packs became a standard retail size, and remains a widely understood and proudly Canadian term, distinct from American "case" or "30 rack."

What does "two-four" mean in Canadian slang?

two-four

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It is used in Canada, especially in the Prairie provinces (Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta), to refer to underwear, typically men's briefs or underpants. People typically say "Don't forget to pack extra gitch" or "His gitch was showing." The term originated in Canadian English, likely as a variant of "gotch" (from Ukrainian or Germanic immigrant influences), and remains a regional marker of Western Canadian speech, less common in Ontario or the East Coast.

What does "gitch" mean in Canadian slang?

gitch

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It is used in Canada, especially in the Prairie provinces (Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta) and parts of British Columbia, to refer to underwear, typically casual or everyday wear for men, similar to "gitch" or "gotchies." People typically say "Pack some clean gonchies for the trip" or "He ran around in his gonchies." The term originated in Canadian English, likely from Ukrainian or Germanic immigrant influences ("gonch" meaning "underwear"), and remains a regional marker of Western Canadian speech.

What does "gonchies" mean in Canadian slang?

gonchies

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It is used in Canada, especially in the Prairie provinces (Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta) and parts of British Columbia, to refer to underwear, typically casual or everyday wear for men, essentially interchangeable with "gitch" and "gonchies." People typically say "I need to buy new gotchies" or "He lounged around in his gotchies." The term originated in Canadian English, likely from Ukrainian or Germanic immigrant influences, and remains a regional marker of Western Canadian speech.

What does "gotchies" mean in Canadian slang?

gotchies

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It is used in Canada, specifically in the province of Saskatchewan (and parts of the Prairies), to refer to a hooded sweatshirt, or hoodie. People typically say "Grab your bunny hug, it's cold outside" or "I love that red bunny hug." The term originated in Saskatchewan in the mid 20th century, possibly from the cozy, hugging sensation of a warm hoodie, and remains a strong regional marker, completely unknown in most other parts of Canada where "hoodie" is standard.

What does "bunny hug" mean in Canadian slang?

bunny hug

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It is used in Atlantic Canada (especially Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and New Brunswick) and also in parts of Scottish Canadian communities to describe a person who is overly sensitive, whiny, or prone to complaining, similar to "crybaby." People typically say "Don't be such a sook" or "She's a real sook when she doesn't get her way." The term originated in Scots language and was preserved in Maritime Canadian English, and remains a common mild insult or teasing term in the region.

What does "sook" mean in Atlantic Canadian slang?

sook

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It is used in Canada to refer to a drink of beer, often consumed as a casual or lunchtime beverage, playing on the idea that beer is like "solid food" or a meal substitute. People typically say "I'll have a barley sandwich with my burger" or "Time for a couple barley sandwiches." The term originated in Canadian drinking culture, possibly as a lighthearted joke among blue collar or pub goers, but it is not as common as other beer slang like "brew" or "cold one."

What does "barley sandwich" mean in Canadian slang?

barley sandwich

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It is used in Canada, particularly in Quebec by French speaking Canadians, to refer to an English speaking Canadian, often highlighting stereotypical English Canadian traits such as being polite, boring, suburban, or unfamiliar with Quebec culture. People typically say "He's a caker from Ontario" or "The cakers don't get our humor." The term originated in Quebec French Canadian slang, possibly from "cake" as a bland or soft dessert, contrasting with more "spicy" Quebec culture, and remains a regional, somewhat dated or insider term.

What does "caker" mean in Canadian slang?

caker

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It is used in Canada, especially in hockey culture, to mean avoiding, dodging, or going around an opponent or obstacle, often using trickery, fakes, or clever maneuvering. People typically say "He deked out the defenseman" or "I deked around the puddle." The term originated in Canadian hockey slang in the mid 20th century, from "decoy," and later spread into general Canadian English for any act of dodging or faking out an opponent or obstacle, whether physical or metaphorical.

What does "to deke" mean in Canadian slang?

to deke

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It is used in Canada to mean scolding, reprimanding, or criticizing someone, often in a persistent or annoying manner, similar to "giving someone a hard time." People typically say "The boss gave me the gears for being late" or "Stop giving me the gears about my driving." The term originated in Canadian English, likely from the idea of putting someone through the gears of a machine (like a transmission), meaning subjecting them to stress or pressure, and remains common in casual speech.

What does "to give someone the gears" mean in Canadian slang?

to [give] {sb} the gears

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The structure is a pronunciation spelling of "garage," reflecting a distinct Canadian accent where the second syllable softens or drops, particularly in Western and rural regions. It is used in Canada to refer to a garage, often a residential one for parking cars or storing tools. People typically say "Put the car in the gradge" or "The gradge door is broken." The term originated in Canadian English pronunciation patterns, influenced by British and American variations, and remains a subtle regional marker.

What does "gradge" mean in Canadian slang?

gradge

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The structure is a compound noun borrowed from the fictional character (The Green Hornet), repurposed as a nickname for a specific type of local authority figure. It is used in Canada, especially in smaller towns and municipalities, to refer to a bylaw officer, often one who enforces local municipal regulations such as parking, noise, or property maintenance. People typically say "The green hornet gave me a ticket for my unshoveled walkway" or "Watch out, the green hornet is patrolling today." The term originated in Canadian local government and citizen slang, likely from the green uniforms or vehicles some bylaw officers use, combined with the "hornet" sting of issuing fines, but it is not so widespread.

What does "green hornet" mean in Canadian slang?

green hornet

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It is used in Western Canada (especially Alberta, Saskatchewan, and British Columbia) to mean being trapped in a difficult, impossible, or hopeless situation, similar to "screwed" or "done for." People typically say "If we miss the last ferry, we're hooped" or "My car broke down, I'm hooped." The term originated in Western Canadian English in the late 20th century, possibly from military or hockey slang, and remains a regional marker of Western Canadian speech.

What does "hooped" mean in Western Canadian slang?

hooped

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The structure adds the "-er" suffix to "hose" (a tube used for siphoning liquids), forming a noun for a person who engages in petty theft. It is used in Canada to describe someone who siphons gasoline from a vehicle or equipment, often as a cheap or desperate way to steal fuel. People typically say "That hoser stole my gas again" or "Watch your tank, there are hosers around here." The term originated in Canadian English, likely from rural or blue collar contexts where gasoline theft was a recognized nuisance.

What does "hoser" mean in Canadian slang?

hoser

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It is used in Canada, particularly by residents of other provinces, to refer to British Columbia, often implying that British Columbians are out of touch, overly relaxed, or living in a dreamy, unrealistic bubble, focused on nature, wellness, and alternative lifestyles. People typically say "Oh, he's from La-La land" or "BC is nice but it's La-La land out there." The term originated in late 20th century Canadian inter provincial ribbing, playing on the American nickname for Los Angeles and transferring the stereotype of being dreamy or disconnected to British Columbia, especially Vancouver and Vancouver Island.

What does "La-La land" mean in Canadian slang?

La-La land

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The structure is a clipped shortening of "legislature." It is used in Canada, especially in provincial politics and local news, to refer to the building where a provincial or territorial legislature meets, such as the Ontario Legislative Building or the British Columbia Parliament Buildings. People typically say "Protesters gathered at the ledge" or "I'm heading down to the ledge for question period." The term originated in Canadian political and media jargon during the 20th century, providing a convenient shorthand for reporters and locals, and remains common in news headlines and casual conversation in provincial capital cities.

What does "ledge" mean in Canadian slang?

ledge

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It is used in Canada, specifically within the Canadian Forces, as a derogatory or teasing term for a Military Police member, implying they are more brawn than brain, or overly aggressive in enforcing rules. People typically say "The meatheads are doing vehicle checks at the gate" or "Watch out for the meatheads." The term originated in Canadian military slang during the late 20th century, used by non military police personnel, and remains an insider term rather than public slang.

What does "meathead" mean in Canadian military slang?

meathead

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The structure is a clipped shortening of "multicultural" or "multiculturalism," dropping the ending syllables to create a quicker, more casual noun or adjective. It is used in Canada, where official multiculturalism is a national policy and point of pride, to describe anything reflecting or involving multiple cultural backgrounds, such as neighborhoods, festivals, workplaces, or policies. People typically say "Toronto is very multicult" or "I love the multicult vibe of this city."

What does "multicult" mean in Canadian slang?

multicult

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The structure is a clipped shortening of "Winnipeg," dropping the first two syllables to "Peg," and adding the definite article "the" to form a nickname. It is used in Canada, especially in Manitoba and among Winnipeggers, to refer to the city of Winnipeg. People typically say "I'm heading back to the Peg next week" or "The Peg gets cold in winter." The term originated in Canadian English, likely as a natural abbreviation, and remains a common affectionate or casual nickname for the city.

What does "the Peg" mean in Canadian slang?

the Peg

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The structure combines "Queen's" (referring to the British monarch, Canada's head of state) with "cowboy" (a horse rider, referencing the RCMP's iconic horseback uniform), forming a poetic nickname. It is used in Canada, often affectionately or nostalgically, to refer to a member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). People typically say "The Queen's cowboys always get their man" or "He joined the RCMP to be one of the Queen's cowboys." The term originated in Canadian history and culture, referencing the RCMP's origins as a mounted police force in the West, and remains a romantic, somewhat dated nickname rather than everyday slang.

What does "Queen's cowboy" mean in Canadian slang?

Queen's cowboy

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It is used in Canada, specifically in Toronto, to refer to a classic red painted streetcar or subway train operated by the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC), especially the older models. People typically say "I caught the red rocket downtown" or "The red rocket is always packed at rush hour." The term originated in Toronto transit culture, likely in the mid 20th century, from the distinctive red color and the train's rapid movement.

What does "red rocket" mean in Canadian slang?

red rocket

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The structure is a clipped shortening of "residence." It is used in Canada, especially among university and college students, to refer to a dormitory or on campus housing where students live during the school year. People typically say "I'm moving into rez next week" or "Rez life was a great experience." The term originated in Canadian student slang during the late 20th century and remains common across Canadian campuses.

What does "rez" mean in Canadian slang?

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The structure is a proper noun (a person's name) used as a metonym for currency, referring to the Prime Minister whose portrait appears on the bill. It is used in Canada to describe a hundred dollar bill, which features the image of Sir Robert Borden, Canada's eighth Prime Minister. People typically say "Can you break a Robert Borden?" or "I found a Robert Borden in my coat pocket." The term originated in Canadian slang as part of a tradition of nicknaming bills after the figures on them (similar to "a Queen" for the $20 bill featuring Queen Elizabeth II), and remains in casual use.

What does "Robert Borden" mean in Canadian slang?

Robert Borden

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The structure is a clipped shortening of "rubbing alcohol," dropping the middle syllables and adding a casual "-y" ending. It is used in Canada to refer to rubbing alcohol, often in medical, cleaning, or household contexts. People typically say "Get the rubby for that cut" or "I cleaned the glass with rubby." The term originated in Canadian English, likely as a practical shortening among families and caregivers, and remains common in casual speech.

What does "rubby" mean in Canadian slang?

rubby

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It is used in Canada, especially in news reports and police statements, to describe a crime in which multiple attackers suddenly surround and assault an unsuspecting victim at once, typically without clear motive, often involving teenagers and sometimes filmed on phones. People typically say "There was a swarming downtown last night" or "Police are investigating a swarming at the mall." The term originated in Canadian law enforcement and journalism during the late 20th or early 21st century, as this pattern of group assault gained public attention.

What does "swarming" mean in Canadian legal and news slang?

swarming

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The structure combines "wobbly" (unsteady, from intoxication) with "pop" (slang for a carbonated drink), forming a playful nickname for beer. It is used in Canada to refer to beer or any alcoholic beverage, often in casual or humorous contexts. People typically say "Grab a few wobbly pops for the barbecue" or "I had too many wobbly pops last night." The term originated in Canadian drinking culture, likely as a lighthearted euphemism, and remains in casual use, though it is less common than "brew" or "cold one."

What does "wobbly pop" mean in Canadian slang?

wobbly pop

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The structure adds the "-er" suffix to "wow" (an exclamation of amazement), forming a noun that names something impressive. It is used in Canada to describe something remarkable, impressive, or of great interest or beauty, often in an enthusiastic or exaggerated way. People typically say "That sunset is a real wowzer" or "He hit a wowzer of a home run." The term originated in Canadian English, likely as an intensification of "wow," similar to "humdinger" or "lulu," and remains in casual, somewhat old fashioned or rural use.

What does "wowzer" mean in Canadian slang?

wowzer

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Double-double coffee is a type of coffee beverage that is popular in Canada. It is made by adding two creams and two sugars to a cup of coffee, which creates a rich and sweet flavor profile. The coffee is typically brewed using a drip coffee maker or an espresso machine, and the cream and sugar are added to taste. Double-double coffee is often enjoyed as a morning or mid-day pick-me-up and is a staple of coffee culture in Canada. It is a versatile and customizable drink that can be adapted to suit individual tastes and preferences.

What is "double-double"?

double double

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The structure combines "zipper" (referring to the zipper on a tank crewman's coverall or the tracks of an armoured vehicle) with "head," forming a nickname for a specific soldier. It is used in Canada, within the Canadian Forces, to refer to a soldier in the Royal Canadian Armoured Corps or an Armoured Crewman, often as a term of pride among members but sometimes as a teasing or derogatory term from other branches. People typically say "He's a zipperhead" or "The zipperheads are doing maneuvers."

What does "zipperhead" mean in Canadian military slang?

zipperhead

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

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