{"id":2556,"date":"2014-10-03T08:00:47","date_gmt":"2014-10-03T08:00:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.listenandlearn.org\/blog\/?p=2556"},"modified":"2014-10-07T10:40:08","modified_gmt":"2014-10-07T10:40:08","slug":"10-things-that-mean-something-totally-different-in-canada","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.listenandlearn.org\/blog\/10-things-that-mean-something-totally-different-in-canada\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Things That Mean Something Totally Different In Canada"},"content":{"rendered":"

We know you think you have a good grasp on English. But would that be the case in Canada?<\/em><\/p>\n

1. Loonie (noun<\/em>)<\/h3>\n
\"Photo<\/a>

Photo by Philip Dean<\/a>\/Flickr<\/p><\/div>\n

What it really means: A crazy person.
\nWhat it means\u00a0in Canada<\/strong>: A one dollar coin. Called a \u2018loonie\u2019 because of the emblem of a Loon.<\/h4>\n

Steve<\/strong>: Hey Jim. You got change for a 5?
\nJim<\/strong>: Sure. I\u2019ve got three loonies and a toonie- does that work for you?
\nSteve<\/strong>: Perfect! Thanks man.<\/p>\n

2. Senators (noun<\/em>)<\/h3>\n
\"Photo<\/a>

Photo by Donkey Hotey<\/a>\/Flickr<\/p><\/div>\n

What it really means: A bunch of old guys in government
\nWhat it means\u00a0in Canada:\u00a0The Ottawa hockey team<\/h4>\n

Steve<\/strong>: Jim! Did you see the Senators game last night?
\nJim<\/strong>: I did! They killed it! Not a chance in hell of them making to the playoffs though.
\nSteve<\/strong>: Nah, definitely not.<\/p>\n

3. Leafs (noun<\/em>)<\/h3>\n
\"Photo<\/a>

Photo by Moyan Brenn<\/p><\/div>\n

What it really means: producing leaves or turning pages
\nWhat it means\u00a0in Canada: the Toronto\u00a0hockey team<\/h4>\n

Steve<\/strong>: Jim! Did you see the Leafs game last night?
\nJim<\/strong>: Of course not Steve. You know I hate the Leafs.
\nSteve<\/strong>: Oh, yeah. You\u2019re a Montreal fan.<\/p>\n

4. Double double (noun<\/em>)<\/h3>\n
\"Photo<\/a>

Photo by photoskate<\/a>\/Flickr<\/p><\/div>\n

What it really means: two of (two of) something.
\nWhat it means\u00a0in Canada: a coffee with 2 cream\/milk and 2 sugars.<\/h4>\n

Steve<\/strong>: Hey, I\u2019m on a Timmies run. Can I grab you anything?
\nJim<\/strong>: Sure. Could you get me a large double double.
\nSteve<\/strong>: No problem. Anything else? Maybe a honey cruller?
\nJim<\/strong>: Nah, just the double double.<\/p>\n

5. Darts (noun<\/em>)<\/h3>\n
\"Photo<\/a>

Photo by Marjan Lazarevski<\/a>\/Flickr<\/p><\/div>\n

What it really means: sharp toys that are thrown at a board to win points.
\nWhat it means\u00a0in Canada: cigarettes<\/h4>\n

Steve<\/strong>: Hey, ya got any darts on ya?
\nJim<\/strong>: Nah, man, sorry. I\u2019m trying to quit. I can swing ya by the Irving to pick up a pack if you like?
\nSteve<\/strong>: Yeah sounds good Jim. Thanks buddy.<\/p>\n

6. Homo (adjective<\/em>)<\/h3>\n
\"Photo<\/a>

Photo by ethermoon<\/a>\/Flickr<\/p><\/div>\n

What it really means: a combining form, from Greek, meaning 'like' or 'same'
\nWhat it means\u00a0in Canada: whole milk<\/h4>\n

Steve<\/strong>: Hey, did you pick up any homo milk at the Superstore?
\nJim<\/strong>: No man, I just got skim. Why, what do you need homo milk for?
\nSteve<\/strong>: It\u2019s in this cupcake recipe. No worries, I\u2019ll go grab some.<\/p>\n

7. Two four (noun<\/em>)<\/h3>\n
\"Photo<\/a>

Photo by Marcin Wichary<\/a>\/Flicker<\/p><\/div>\n

What it really means: two random numbers placed next to each other
\nWhat it means\u00a0in Canada: a case of 24 beers<\/h4>\n

Steve<\/strong>: I just went to the beer store and picked up a two four of Molson.
\nJim<\/strong>: Awesome. Did it come with any free stuff?
\nSteve<\/strong>: Yah, man. I got this Oilers Jersey.<\/p>\n

8. Mickey (adjective<\/em>)<\/h3>\n
\"Photo<\/a>

Photo by JD Hancock<\/a>\/Flick<\/p><\/div>\n

What it really means: the name of a famous mouse.
\nWhat it means\u00a0in Canada: a bottle of any alcohol measuring approximately 375 ml.<\/h4>\n

Steve<\/strong>: I got a mickey of fireball to take on the hayride.
\nJim<\/strong>: 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?
\nSteve<\/strong>: It\u2019ll be enough for me\u2026<\/p>\n

9. Had the biscuit<\/h3>\n

\"biscuit\"<\/a><\/p>\n

What it really means: someone has eaten a cookie.
\nWhat it means\u00a0in Canada: something is finished, done or broken.<\/h4>\n

Steve<\/strong>: Jesus man, would you look at these tires? They\u2019ve had the biscuit.
\nJim<\/strong>: Yeah they\u2019re in pretty rough shape. Canadian Tire has a sale on all seasonals at the moment.
\nSteve<\/strong>: I better go get a set.<\/p>\n

10. Screech (noun<\/em>)<\/h3>\n
\"Photo<\/a>

Photo by Luciano Melrelles<\/a>\/Flickr<\/p><\/div>\n

What it really means: a loud screaming sound.
\nWhat it means\u00a0in Canada: a potent alcohol made in Newfoundland.<\/h4>\n

Steve<\/strong>: Damn Jim. You look rough today.
\nJim<\/strong>: My cousin was up visiting from Newfoundland and he brought us up a bottle of Screech. I haven\u2019t been this hung-over since Mary\u2019s Wedding.
\nSteve<\/strong>: God man, wanna get breakfast at the Big Stop? A little grease will help.<\/p>\n

If the variety of the English language continues to fascinate you, why not see how much of a grasp you really have on it with our free English level test<\/a>?<\/h4>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

We know you think you have a good grasp on English. But would that be the case in Canada? 1. Loonie (noun) What it really means: A crazy person. What it means\u00a0in Canada: A one dollar coin. Called a \u2018loonie\u2019 because of the emblem of a Loon. Steve: Hey Jim. You got change for a(\u2026)<\/p>\n

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