Canadian Slang: 26 Words to Speak like a Canadian! Useful Vocabulary from Canada, eh!

Summary

This video introduces 26 Canadian slang words to help viewers speak like a Canadian. Jen, a Canadian, covers popular expressions like 'eh,' 'Canuck,' and 'hoser,' as well as terms related to alcohol, money, and everyday items like 'loonie,' 'toonie,' and 'Timmy's.' The video also includes regional slang like 'the six' for Toronto and 'bunny hug' for a hoodie. Jen wraps up with the encouraging phrase 'just give 'er,' urging viewers to do their best. The lesson ends with a question about the viewer's favorite thing about Canada.

Takeaways

• 😀 'Eh' is a common Canadian slang used at the end of sentences to turn them into questions, similar to 'right' in American English.
• 🍁 'Canuck' is slang for a Canadian person.
• 😆 'Hoser' is used to describe a clumsy, unrefined person, often associated with excessive beer drinking.
• 🍺 'Molson muscle' refers to a beer belly, 'two-four' is a 24-pack of beer, and a 'Mickey' is a small flask of liquor.
• ☕ 'Timmy's' is slang for Tim Hortons, a popular coffee chain, and a 'double-double' refers to a coffee with two creams and two sugars.
• 🦆 'Loonie' is the Canadian $1 coin, named after the loon bird on it, while 'Toonie' is the $2 coin.
• ❄️ 'Toque' is the Canadian term for a winter hat with a pom-pom.
• 🛋️ 'Chesterfield' is Canadian slang for a couch or sofa.
• 👮 'Mountie' refers to a member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), known for their iconic red uniforms.
• 👟 Canadians call athletic shoes 'runners' and refer to soft drinks as 'pop'.

Q & A

What is the Canadian slang term 'eh' used for?

'Eh' is used at the end of sentences to turn them into questions, similar to how 'right' is used in American English.

What does 'Canuck' mean in Canadian slang?

'Canuck' is a slang term for a Canadian person.

What is a 'hoser' in Canadian slang?

A 'hoser' is a derogatory term for a clumsy or foolish person who drinks too much beer, similar to a 'redneck' or 'hillbilly' in the U.S.

What does 'Molson muscle' refer to?

'Molson muscle' refers to a beer belly, named after the famous Canadian beer brand, Molson.

What is a 'two-four' in Canadian slang?

A 'two-four' is a case of 24 bottles of beer.

What is a 'Mickey' in Canadian slang?

A 'Mickey' is a small flask-sized bottle of hard liquor, typically about 375 milliliters.

What is 'Timmy's' in Canadian slang?

'Timmy's' is a slang term for Tim Hortons, a popular Canadian coffee shop chain.

What is a 'double-double'?

A 'double-double' is a coffee with two creams and two sugars, commonly ordered at Tim Hortons.

What are 'loonies' and 'toonies'?

A 'loonie' is a Canadian $1 coin, and a 'toonie' is a Canadian $2 coin.

What is a 'toque' in Canadian slang?

A 'toque' is a winter hat with a pom-pom, also known as a beanie.

What does 'Chesterfield' mean in Canadian slang?

'Chesterfield' means a sofa or couch.

What is a 'kerfuffle'?

A 'kerfuffle' is a situation of conflict or commotion.

What does 'gong show' refer to?

'Gong show' refers to a chaotic, out-of-control event.

What is a 'Mountie' in Canadian slang?

'Mountie' is slang for a member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.

What does 'clicks' mean in Canadian slang?

'Clicks' is slang for kilometers.

What are 'snowbirds'?

'Snowbirds' are people who travel south during the winter to escape the cold.

What does 'keener' mean in Canadian slang?

'Keener' is a derogatory term for someone who is overly eager or a teacher's pet.

What is 'homo milk'?

'Homo milk' is short for homogenized milk.

What are 'runners' in Canadian slang?

'Runners' are athletic shoes, also known as sneakers or trainers.

What does 'pop' refer to in Canadian slang?

'Pop' is the term for a carbonated soft drink.

What are 'pencil crayons'?

'Pencil crayons' are colored pencils.

What do Canadians typically call the restroom?

Canadians typically call it the 'washroom'.

What does 'just give'er' mean?

'Just give'er' means to do your best or give it your all.

What is a 'bunny hug' in Canadian slang?

'Bunny hug' is a slang term for a hoodie, especially used in the prairies and Saskatchewan.