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Canadian Slang and Dialect

Posted on 3 April 2009 in Canada | View Comments
EH!

  1. word you add to the end of a sentence, to ask for a response of agreement or disagreement, similar in meaning to “don’t you think?”, or “right?” (ie. “The Leafs are gonna lose this year, eh?”)
  2. expressive agreement (ie. “That was a great concert!” “Yeah I know, eh?”)
  3. ascertaining the comprehension, continued interest, agreement, etc., of the person or persons addressed (ie “So. I was right there in the office, eh, and he said to pack my things”)

This is a word that Canadians are constantly made fun for, but people who mimic it usually do so in the wrong tone and context. For true Canadians this word will just roll off the tongue!

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Insult someone with British slang!

Posted on 20 March 2009 in England | View Comments

Wow! It’s been nearly a year since I moved to the UK from Canada. It has had its fair share of ups and downs but I feel comfortable here and I’ve even got a grasp on the slang. Let me share a few with you.

  • slag: slut
  • chav: guy who wears sporty clothes and is a bit rough around the edges
  • pikey: ‘trailer trash’
  • bugger: jerk
  • git: someone with sub-par behaviour
  • cheeky git: lippy / rude person with sub-par behaviour
  • tosser: implies that the person masturbates excessively
  • wanker: implies that the person masturbates excessively
  • twit: someone who’s really dumb
  • nutter: someone who’s a few crayons short of a full box
  • ponce: someone who thinks they are overly smart / stylish (and aren’t)
  • todger: if you call someone this, you’re literally calling them a penis
There are many others, I’m sure, but this should get you started!

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