Showing posts with label Slang terms used in Canada. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Slang terms used in Canada. Show all posts

Sunday, November 6, 2016

Slang terms used in Canada


ABM - a common term for an automated bank machine.

Bytown - the original name of Ottawa - still used in the same context as Hogtown for Toronto or Cowtown for Calgary

Canuck - a slang term for "Canadian".

Double-double -  a cup of coffee from Tim's with two creams and two sugars.

Hydro -  power from hydroelectricity now a synonym for electrical service.

KD - Kraft macaroni and cheese.

Loonie -  Canadian one dollar coin.

Pop -  the name for soft drinks

Regular -  a coffee with one cream and one sugar.

Runners -  running shoes or sneakers.


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