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Eh?
This is the classic Canadian term used in everyday conversation. The word can be used to end a question, say “hello” to someone at a distance, to show surprise
Double-double
A common phrase used to indicate a regular coffee with two creams and two sugars. It is a kind of coffee from Tim Horton, the most popular coffee shop in Canad
Loonie
A loonie is a Canadian $1 coin with an image of the Canadian bird, the loon, on one side of the coin.
Toonie
The Canadian $2 coin was introduced in 1996, and the words “two” and “Loonie” became a single term, Toonie.
Toque
Pronounced “toohk” or “tuke,” a toque is a winter hat that others would commonly refer to as beanies or ski hats. It has its origins from a French word that has
Poutine
Poutine is a popular dish made with French fries and cheese curds topped with brown gravy. It originated in the Canadian province of Quebec.
Washroom
The Canadian word for restroom.
Mickey
Mickey is a word referring to a flask-sized bottle of liquor such as rum or Canadian rye whiskey.
Hang a Larry
This slang term is used while driving and simply means to “Take a left” (see below for the term to “Take a right”).
Hang a Roger
This slang term means make a right turn while driving.
Chesterfield
Refers to a sofa or couch.
Canuck
An informal term for an individual from Canada, instead of the more formal ‘Canadian’. Also, the nickname of the professional hockey team from Vancouver.
Runners
Runners are casual sport shoes such as sneakers or tennis shoes.
What is a wolverine?
It is a stocky and muscular carnivore, more closely resembling a small bear than other mustelids. A solitary animal, it has a reputation for ferocity and st
What is the meaning of the word "Canada"?
“village” or “settlement.”
Gong show
A situation out of control.
