Canadian slang words

learning how to speak like canadian

1. Canadian Slang Words Part 1 By. Astry Gracetinov ( eiji )

2. Jokes at a Canadian airport. Lady: We're going to the states for a few days. Oldman: I wouldn't do that if I were you. Lady: Why not? Oldman: It's full of Americans .

3. EH ? Pronounced “ay”. This word is the classic term used in everyday Canadian vernacular. Used to indicate that you don’t understand something, can’t believe something is true or if you want the person to respond. Similar to “huh”, “right?” and “what?” commonly found in U.S. vocabulary .

4. Canuck A slang term for Canadians. You may have heard this before in the world of sports (the Vancouver Canucks), but Torontonians only know the Toronto Maple Leafs .

5. A Mickey A word used to refer to a flask-sized bottle of liquor. You can find these at the LCBO actually, this is the only place you can buy one. Fits perfectly in a purse or in one’s hand.

6. Molsom Muscle Molson is the name of a popular Canadian beer, so it makes sense that a beer belly would be referred to as a “Molson muscle.” And it certainly sounds nicer to call it a muscle than just the belly fat you can’t seem to work off.

7. Timmies & Double-double Is Canadian Slang for Tim Hortons, Tim Hortons is the most Popular Coffee shop in Canada. It is our Nationwide chain of coffee shop. Why Tim Horton ?

8. POP Refers to soda, the delicious carbonated beverage that mom rarely let you have.

9. Runners The word for running shoes. Can also be used to refer to street shoes as well.

10. Toque P ronounced: “too- uk ” or “ tuke ”. Derived from the Arabic language, it found its way into the Medieval French lingo in the 15th century. Canada’s French influence is prevalent in this word, which refers to a cap with a small brim, or without a brim entirely (a beanie). It’s usually worn when it’s cold or in spring … so, pretty much year round.