Got Slang?: Immigrants Should Learn These Lingo Frequently Used In Canada

There are two main languages that are spoken in Canada and these are French and English. Most part of the country speaks English and there are areas that speak French. And for potential immigrants who are thinking of joining the country, it is quite a good thing especially those who already know English because it means that they do not have to learn any new language to be able to adapt better in Canada. However, what most people do not realize is that there is slang in the country that they still need to understand and learn because as a dynamic language, English continues to evolve and the existence of slang and lingo is good proof of that.

 

Here are some of the slang in Canada that should be helpful for new immigrants in the country. They may sound English but these have their own special definitions and uses which would be a great help for newcomers to the country.

 

Double-double

 

Double-double is not some sort of act that people do. Instead, it is a popular favorite at Tim Hortons. It is actually regular coffee that comes with two sugars and two creams.

 

Robby always gets his boss a double-double or else the entire day is going to be hell.

 

The 6ix

 

This term actually is used to refer to cities that compose the Great Toronto Area (also known as the GTA). However, it is usually used when the people in Canada are referring to Toronto. It can be used as “The 6ix”, “The6”, and “TheSix”.

 

On Sandra’s arrival in Canada, she immediately wanted to check out The 6ix.

 

Two-four

 

People who are 18 years and over in Canada often love a two-four. This is usually used to refer to a case of beer, which so happens to be composed of 24 cans or bottles.

 

Miguel was on his way to the beach when he decided that having a two-four would be the best thing to bring there.

 

Toque

 

Toque is actually pronounced as “tuke” or as “too-uk”. It actually was taken from Arabic and made it to the lingo of the Medieval French by the 15th century. This is actually a piece of clothing that is worn on the head as it is like a cap that has a small brim or may not even have a brim like a beanie. It is usually worn when the weather is cold or just when people feel like wearing it.

 

There was a toque sale downtown that Kyle brought five different ones. He sure loves his toques.

 

Mickey

 

This term is used in Canada not to refer to the famous mouse but to actually refer to a bottle of liquor that is the size of a flask. It is small enough to fit inside a purse.

 

I am so happy that mickeys were invented!

 

 

 

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