Geographical & Cultural English - 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
loonie [noun]

(Canada) a one-dollar coin in Canada

Ex: He found a loonie on the street .
toonie
toonie [noun]

(Canada) a two-dollar coin in Canada

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beauty
beauty [adjective]

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

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two-four
two-four [noun]

(Canada) a case containing 24 beers

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gitch
gitch [noun]

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

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gonchies
gonchies [noun]

(Canada) underwear, typically casual or everyday wear

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gotchies
gotchies [noun]

(Canada) underwear, usually casual or everyday wear

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bunny hug
bunny hug [noun]

(Canada) a hooded sweatshirt

Ex: His bunny hug has a cool logo on it .
sook
sook [noun]

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

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barley sandwich
barley sandwich [noun]

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

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caker
caker [noun]

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

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to deke
to deke [verb]

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

Ex: She deked around the puddle on the sidewalk .
green hornet
green hornet [noun]

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

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hooped
hooped [adjective]

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

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hoser
hoser [noun]

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

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La-La land
La-La land [noun]

(Canada) a nickname for the province of British Columbia

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ledge
ledge [noun]

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

Ex: The ledge is being renovated this year .
meathead
meathead [noun]

(Canada) a Canadian Forces Military Police member

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multicult
multicult [adjective]

(Canada) reflecting or involving multiple cultural backgrounds

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the Peg
the Peg [noun]

(Canada) a nickname for the city of Winnipeg

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red rocket
red rocket [noun]

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

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rez
rez [noun]

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

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Robert Borden
Robert Borden [noun]

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

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rubby
rubby [noun]

(Canada) rubbing alcohol

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swarming
swarming [noun]

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

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wowzer
wowzer [noun]

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

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double double
double double [noun]

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

zipperhead
zipperhead [noun]

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

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