10 Things That Mean Something Totally Different In Canada
We know you think you have a good grasp on English. But would that be the case in Canada?
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1. Loonie (noun)
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What it really means: A crazy person. What it means in Canada: A one dollar coin. Called a ‘loonie’ because of the emblem of a Loon.
Steve: Hey Jim. You got change for a 5? Jim: Sure. I’ve got three loonies and a toonie- does that work for you? Steve: Perfect! Thanks man.2. Senators (noun)
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What it really means: A bunch of old guys in government What it means in Canada: The Ottawa hockey team
Steve: Jim! Did you see the Senators game last night? Jim: I did! They killed it! Not a chance in hell of them making to the playoffs though. Steve: Nah, definitely not.3. Leafs (noun)
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What it really means: producing leaves or turning pages What it means in Canada: the Toronto hockey team
Steve: Jim! Did you see the Leafs game last night? Jim: Of course not Steve. You know I hate the Leafs. Steve: Oh, yeah. You’re a Montreal fan.4. Double double (noun)
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What it really means: two of (two of) something. What it means in Canada: a coffee with 2 cream/milk and 2 sugars.
Steve: Hey, I’m on a Timmies run. Can I grab you anything? Jim: Sure. Could you get me a large double double. Steve: No problem. Anything else? Maybe a honey cruller? Jim: Nah, just the double double.5. Darts (noun)
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What it really means: sharp toys that are thrown at a board to win points. What it means in Canada: cigarettes
Steve: Hey, ya got any darts on ya? Jim: Nah, man, sorry. I’m trying to quit. I can swing ya by the Irving to pick up a pack if you like? Steve: Yeah sounds good Jim. Thanks buddy.6. Homo (adjective)
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What it really means: a combining form, from Greek, meaning 'like' or 'same' What it means in Canada: whole milk
Steve: Hey, did you pick up any homo milk at the Superstore? Jim: No man, I just got skim. Why, what do you need homo milk for? Steve: It’s in this cupcake recipe. No worries, I’ll go grab some.7. Two four (noun)
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What it really means: two random numbers placed next to each other What it means in Canada: a case of 24 beers
Steve: I just went to the beer store and picked up a two four of Molson. Jim: Awesome. Did it come with any free stuff? Steve: Yah, man. I got this Oilers Jersey.8. Mickey (adjective)
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What it really means: the name of a famous mouse. What it means in Canada: a bottle of any alcohol measuring approximately 375 ml.
Steve: I got a mickey of fireball to take on the hayride. Jim: Ah fireball, I love the warmth that spreads from your stomach to your extremities when you drink fireball. Are you sure a mickey will be enough? Steve: It’ll be enough for me…9. Had the biscuit
What it really means: someone has eaten a cookie. What it means in Canada: something is finished, done or broken.
Steve: Jesus man, would you look at these tires? They’ve had the biscuit. Jim: Yeah they’re in pretty rough shape. Canadian Tire has a sale on all seasonals at the moment. Steve: I better go get a set.10. Screech (noun)
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