Slang from Canada

Someone or something that is excellent, high-quality, or impressive.

A hooded sweatshirt; used almost exclusively in the province of Saskatchewan.

A slang term for a Canadian person.

A couch or sofa (more common among older generations).

A kilometer (e.g., "It's about ten clicks down the road").

A cigarette.

A coffee with two creams and two sugars, a standard order at Tim Hortons.

A tag added to the end of sentences to turn them into a question, seek agreement, or add emphasis.

Go ahead and do as much as you want; help yourself.

To put in maximum effort or go all out (often said as "just gonna send it" or "just give'r").

A foolish, unrefined, or clumsy person; popularized by the "Bob and Doug McKenzie" sketches.

Electricity or the electric company (derived from the hydroelectric power common in Canada).

An overachiever or someone who is overly eager to please, often used in a slightly mocking way.

A commotion, fuss, or disturbance.

The Canadian one-dollar coin, named after the loon bird depicted on its face.

A 375ml (13 oz) bottle of liquor, typically shaped to fit in a pocket.

A multi-level parking garage.

Short for "pitter-patter, let's get at 'er," meaning to stop wasting time and get started.

Short for Tim Hortons, the iconic Canadian coffee and donut chain.

The Canadian two-dollar coin (a play on "loonie" because it is worth two dollars).

A knit winter hat or beanie. Pronounced "tuke."

A case containing 24 beers.