Canada is a language-rich nation, boasting English, French, and over 70 indigenous languages. But to truly immerse yourself in Canadian culture, you’ve got to know our slang.
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Here’s a quick rundown of the most iconic Canadian slang words:
- Hydro: Electricity
- Mickey: A hip-flask-sized bottle of liquor
- Gong show: A situation or event that turns into a disaster or gets out of control
- Jesus Murphy: An expression substituting ‘Jesus Christ’ to avoid blasphemy
- Two-four: A case of 24 beers
- Newfie: A term referring to anyone from Newfoundland
- Grinding: Working hard or putting in effort
- Molson Muscle: A humorous term for a potbelly or beer belly
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