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- Lit. Lit is a slang term used to describe something that is exciting, amazing, or impressive. It can refer to a great party, a cool event, or even a person who is doing something impressive.
- Dope. Dope is a slang term used to describe something that is excellent, impressive, or cool. It can refer to anything from a great song to a stylish outfit.
- Rad. Rad is a slang term used to describe something that is cool, awesome, or exciting. It can refer to anything from a great movie to an impressive feat.
- Awesome. Awesome is a slang term used to describe something that is extremely impressive, excellent, or amazing. It can refer to anything from a breathtaking view to an outstanding performance.
Nov 3, 2023 · Good slang is a playful and inventive use of language. It introduces new words, expressions, or meanings that are often context-specific and can change rapidly. Slang words and phrases tend to be…
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- Wrap Up: Canadian Slang and Sayings You Need to Know
Canadians have a lot of interesting mannerisms, but not all are technically slang. To give you a more in-depth look at how we talk, I’ve included some interesting Canadian terms.
Generally speaking, these are Canadian slang terms used across the country. Some are more obscure than others, but they’re all really fun. There are some that I genuinely didn’t know were Canadian phrases and judged friends I’ve met around the world for not knowing them. Like “kitty-corner”; how else do you say when things are diagonally across an ...
Canadians have come up with a variety of nicknames for the provinces, cities, and towns we live in. I haven’t included all of them for two reasons: 1) this list is already insanely long and 2) some can be derogatory. Larger places like Toronto have gained many slang nicknames over the years, some of which are starting to fade. Let’s start at the We...
Canada is HUGE. Even though all of our population is gathered towards the south of the country, there’s still a lot of country there. Accents and slang develop differently in each city and province, creating a great tapestry of Canadian dialects. I was fascinated to learn how differently people speak a province over or a few cities north. To help k...
I hope you learned a bit more about Canadian sayings – and how a lot of our slang seems to refer to alcohol. There are so many more Canadina expressions that I couldn’t fit into the post. If you’d like to learn more, do some research on regional slang or hang out with some fun Canadians (like me!) and see what you pick up. See you next time and hap...
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May 23, 2022 · Do you hear about slang words, but can't really figure them out enough to recognize them? No worries: Browse this list of slang examples and get better acquainted.
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Mar 20, 2007 · According to Katherine Barber of the Canadian Oxford Dictionary, the fact that teens are developing new slang words is a good thing. “If the kids are picking up new words and new meanings then that means that they’re playing with the language,” she says.
Oct 26, 2012 · Michael Adams is an associate Professor of English at Indiana University who studies one important intersection of language and identity: slang. He says slang keeps us sharp — and tha...
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Feb 27, 2023 · The evolution of slang. Language is a living thing, constantly changing to fit the circumstances. And this is a good thing! If language wasn’t adaptable we’d all still be using too many vowels ...
