Slang Used In Canada: Some Quick Terms For Immigrants To Learn Before Leaving For The Country

Just like any other country in the world, Canada has its own share of slang and lingo that the locals use. Many immigrants who have chosen Canada to be their country of destination have surely thought that it would be an easy thing for them since English is the main language. However, what they were not prepared for was that the Canadians also have slang or lingo which they use on a daily basis. The slang or lingo can really surprise or even baffle many immigrants and that is why it is important for them to learn about these before actually hopping onto a plane to move there.

 

What are the common slang or lingo used in Canada? Read on and learn a few of them.

 

Serviette

 

This term is actually what the locals call a napkin. It is a nod towards lingo used by the French-speaking part of Canada.

 

I had to look for a serviette while at the party at Mason’s. My white dress had some catsup on it and I needed to get it off. Good thing wiping it off with the serviette worked.

 

Buddy or bud

 

The term ‘buddy’ or ‘bud’ is mainly used in the east coast of Canada but it is also used in most parts of the country. This is used when a person does not know the name of a person or does not want to use the name of a person that they are talking to or are referring to. It does not mean that the person is a friend or someone that they are acquainted with. It is also important to note that such a term can also be used as an affection way to refer to other people.

 

Hey buddy! I saw you trying that new beer. Is it any good?

 

Regular or double double

 

Coffee is a big thing in Canada and this is something that immigrants would soon discover. That is why it should not be surprising if people in the country actually have coined some slang for it and use that slang to order coffee. When someone uses the term ‘regular’ in Canada, it means that the coffee has one cream and one sugar only. On the other hand, if the term ‘double double’ is used, it means that the coffee has two sugars and two creams.

 

Milo asked his assistant to get him a double double. Last night has been a long night and he needs all the coffee that he could get.

 

Timmies or Tims or Timbits

 

These are food. Yes, they are. And one can get these at Tim Hortons. This shop can be referred to by the locals as ‘Tims’ or ‘Timmies’. Now, if one wants to get the donut holes at Tims, that would be referred to as ‘timbits’.

 

Joe wasn’t looking for any timbits but when he saw them at Timmies, he just had to buy some.

 

 

 

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