A couple of Canadians I met in Ireland last month used eh ALL the time, Im sorry, but I couldnt help but snicker! Technically this isnt slang since its a translation, but it means thank you. Initially, this referred to Vancouver. Eh? is sort of our equivalent of saying right? or you know?. I got all of these off another website so they may not be true (I just assumed). This tongued twister word is made from the hit Hollywood musical, Marry Poppins. (This applies to most provinces, but not Quebec, which has a slightly different school system. Its more likely that if you hear someone say they are going north, they mean north of their current location. Andy, you are so right about the Buttertarts. Thanks for the addition to great Canadian Words Lucy, I have totally used Parkette before. , Does your grandmother call lunch dinner and dinner supper?. I actually live in Scotland but I have Canadian relatives on my dads side and Id move there in a heartbeat. And what we call colleges are their community colleges. , Its like algebrawhy you gotta put numbers and letters together? However, I sure have heard this in Burrrrtaa (Alberta)! I have friends in Ukraine who use college to mean they have a two-year (Associate) degree and university to mean they have a four-year (Bachelor) degree I think thats the norm for the FSU counties. My North Carolinan brother in law calls a toque a toboggan (pronounced tow-boggan) and it cracks up up every time. I have heard Americans say that they dont like Smarties and I cant understand why. However, there is no real geographic boundary of usage. 50+ memorable Grinch quotes for people who absolutely hate Christmas. Do this and youll be screeched in. yes, I think that Dante may have thought this was about words in general, which is ok with us. Canadians have a lot of interesting mannerisms, but not all are technically slang. I forgot about Toffee Crisps. Among the many booze-related slang terms in Canada, this phrase - particularly popular in Ontario - refers to a package of 24 bottles of beer. Common UK Expressions. If youre 1, then its sort of a letdown. Ok, I am kidding, it doesnt make sense at all. Thanks for the information Zach. a Coke-Cola or a Pespi coke). Kraft Dinner macaroni and cheese. When Canadians use the word Poke it means just that. This can range from a car being a beauty (sometimes just beaut depending on the accent) to someone who did something nice for you. : *Iuu!$\TV. I didnt know that there was an American Smarties. Alaskas coldest high temperature was -66 F the next day in Allakaket. Its basically just a hoodie! A nickname for Halifax, Nova Scotia. Nowadays, weve become properly American-ized and call then bathrobes or robes. No matter where you live, slang affects the English language in fascinating ways. I agree, soda is weird to my ears. they were described as chocolate beans. Good one! No waywe ended up calling it a Toonie, because Toonie rhymes with Loonie, and we Canadians like things that rhyme. Rado, so true. Hmmm, kinda hard to sound it outkinda like boy without the o. Quebec is the only place in North America where Pepsi has traditionally outsold Coke. Enjoyed this post! It's the native language of approximately 7.3 million Canadians, comprising 20.6% of the Canadian population. This is absolutely not a stereotype or misconception, you can verify this yourself with google earths aerial photography. Theyre most common in the Prairies, though Saskatchewan and Alberta debate the i vs. o. I didnt realize that we are the only people in the world that call their electricity Hydro. Canadian culture is more unique than you might think. (Read more). ke:/RE!yABZ AlahmE;Gc$TE"j rj!\Uf_V+neeEfK,#nOtb\B2C4%i'.rz +O"? If you dont know how beer is supposed to taste, please keep your comments to yourself. However, going south is a whole other thing. Haha, that sounds like something I would do. Thats cool Mel, I didnt realize that it was called pop in Kansas. The Western and Northern portions of Canada are vast, and there is much variation in the landscape and culture in British Columbia, Nunavut, Northwest Territories, and Yukon Territory. In Alberta the Convenience stores or corner stores used to be called Confectionary. As you can tell, I have a special relationship with out and about, since I named my blog after it. Ive used it for years, but cant find it in any dictionary, so it must be ours. I just replied about this on another comment but I think you are right. , Well, Id say give your balls a tug, but it looks like yer pants are doin it for ya. 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