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Canada/Quebec slang
A strong Quebec swear word (sacré-based profanity, like "fuck"). Use cautiously!
Safe to use?
Usually safest with people who already understand the context.
Tone
Casual and context-dependent.
Region
Canada/Quebec
Formality
Informal.
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Tabarnak means A strong Quebec swear word (sacré-based profanity, like "fuck"). Use cautiously!. It is best read as canada/quebec slang associated with Canada/Quebec.
"Tabarnak" means A strong Quebec swear word (sacré-based profanity, like "fuck"). Use cautiously!. In Canada/Quebec, the nuance may be more specific.
Casual and context-dependent.
Usually safest with people who already understand the context.
Context-dependent
damn (very common expletive, highly informal).
A mild swear word similar to "fuck," or to describe someone annoying
Convenience store (common in Quebec).
French fries topped with cheese curds and gravy (a Quebec classic, now national)
Silly, foolish, or lacking common sense — mild, everyday British English
Worth the money; value for money.
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