Canadians
are influenced far more by Americans than they want to admit, Canadians have
their own words that have no literal translation in any other language.
Note
that not all Canadians use all of these terms. This guide is intended to
prepare you to know what these terms mean if you hear them; it does not
guarantee that these terms will be understood everywhere in Canada.
General terms:
·
Loonie – It is the currency used in Canada. One loonie
is the same if we say in Canada one dollar ($1)
Kerfuffle - a chaotic situation which is usually
negative in nature; a loud or heated dispute.
·
Homo Milk - A commoner's slang for homogenized
whole milk; 3% milk.
·
Rattled - When someone is embarrassed or angry. A term
hardly unique to Canada
·
Sook or sookie - Oftens means a weak,
self-pitying person; a person who won't go along, especially out of spite; a
crybaby or sore loser. Can also be a term of endearment for pets or children
who are extremely affectionate. (Newfie term not used in rest of Canada unless
used by Newfies.)
·
Beaver Tail - A pastry, most commonly
sold by the chain Beaver Tail Canada Inc., indicating a flat, flaky, fried
pastry in the general shape of a beaver's tail. It is often served with a
variety of toppings: ice-cream, maple syrup, powdered sugar, and fruits. Originated in, and pretty much
limited to, Ottawa.
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