Newfoundland and Quebec are like two different countries. They both have their own dictionary. Parts of Nova Scotia also. Rich, rich Gaelic. There are 500 year old Scottish and Irish dialects and tongues spoken in NFLD and NS.
Anyway here is a few. Happy reading;D These are just some spoken West of Manitoba.
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Become familiar with following general terms:
Loonie - A common word for the Canadian one-dollar coin.
Toonie - A common word for the Canadian two-dollar coin, pronounced "too-nee."
Knapsack- Backpack or bookbag.
Giv’n her- an act carried out to it’s fullest potential. Short for “Given her hell.”
Garberator- Electric grinding device meant for the drain of a kitchen sink, to finely grind biodegradable substances, so they can be washed down the drain. Commonly referred to in the US as a "garbage disposal."
Kerfuffle - Similar to brouhaha; a chaotic situation which is usually negative in nature; a loud or heated dispute.
Keener- refers to an eager person who is “keen” to demonstrate knowledge in nerdy environments, such as work, school or church. Although a keener may be an obsessive ass-kisser, this doesn’t preclude him from partying. In fact, a keener often slaves over his homework, and then finds the time to be a keen boozer to boot. Nevertheless, the phrase “what a keener” is mostly used pejoratively when, let’s say, a colleague’s work ethic puts yours to shame.
Homo Milk - A commoner's slang for homogenized whole milk; 3% milk.
Beauty - An expression used to refer to something done well or someone who is exceptional. The vast majority of Canadians only know the term from the SCTV characters Bob and Doug, in a series of satirical sketch comedies entitled, "The Great White North."
Double-Double - Said when ordering a coffee; indicating two creams and two sugars.
Timmy's or Tim's or Timmy Ho's or Up the Horton's - Slang for Tim Horton's, a chain of doughnut and coffee shops named after a famous hockey player.
Brutal- Something excessively harsh or unfair. ex. "Oh man, that fall was brutal."
Serviette - A paper napkin. Not slang, simply 'napkin' in French.
Gorp - Trail mix, taken on hiking/camping trips. May include assorted nuts, chocolate chips, dried fruit, Smarties or other candies. (used at least in BC)
Eh - (pronounced "ey", as in "hey" or "hay") A suffix some Canadians add to the ends of sentences, to ask for a response of agreement or disagreement, similar in meaning to "don't you think" or "right?"(Similar to the word "Huh?" Used in the states.) (eg. "Looks like a storm comin' in, eh?"). It is a way of being polite - to ensure that the other people in the conversation are feeling included. It is also sometimes used with "I know," as in, "Wow, the Calgary Flames really kicked butt tonight!" -"I know, eh?"
Two-Four - A blue-collar term for a case of twenty-four beers.
Fifty and Cinquante - Labatt 50, a Canadian brand of beer. Cinquante is fifty in French. This term is limited to frequent beer drinkers. Canadians who don't drink beer frequently would not know this "term" at all.
Mickey - A flask-sized bottle of hard liquor.
Toque - (pronounced "tuke," like Luke) A knit cap usually worn in winter. Known as a Ski Cap in the USA.
Toboggan - A long, typically wooden, sled, used in winter recreation, to carry one or more people down a snow-covered hill.
Klick- A slang term for "kilometer".
Hydro- A reference to electricity, not water. Synonymous with electrical service in provinces where most of the power is supplied through hydroelectricity. "The hydro is out," means there's no power, not that there's no water. This phrase extends to things like 'hydro poles,' 'hydro wires,' and having a 'hydro bill.'
Peameal or Back bacon - Bacon obtained from the flesh of the back of a pig, rather than the more common side bacon. It is pickled in brine and then rolled in cornmeal. Originally, peameal was used, but it was found to go rancid, so cornmeal was substituted. But the name "peameal" stuck. Referred to by Americans as 'Canadian Bacon'.
The States - The United States of America is often referred to as "the States," except in writing, when it becomes "the US."
Washroom - Refers to a place where one would find the toilet, sink, and bath tub.
Pop - Many Canadians use the term "pop" to describe sweet, carbonated beverages.(Soda in the states.)
Rattled - When someone is embarrassed or angry. A term hardly unique to Canada.
Snake - Someone who is unkind or does something in the interest of themselves. Portraying snake like qualities.
Chinook - (Pronounced "shinook" in some areas) A warm, dry wind blowing down the eastern slopes of the Rockies across Alberta and the prairies. Chinooks can cause the temperature to rise by 20°F to 40°F within 15 minutes.
Poutine - (pronounced poo-TIN) French fries served with cheese curds, and covered in gravy. Originated in Quebec but now prevalent across Canada.(Awesome delicious heart attack in a bowl. You aren't Canadian until you've played some hockey and stopped for some poutine and beer.)
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 Ottawa.
Pencil Crayon - a coloured pencil
