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1. eastcoastslangheritage.com › novascotiaslangNova Scotia Slang - East Coast Slang Heritage

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   Nova Scotia (or New Scotland) is known as Canada’s Ocean Playground and is The Sea Bound Coast. It’s an isthmus that connects the province to NB. It is surrounded on three sides by the Bay of Fundy, the Northumberland Strait and the Atlantic Ocean. Water..Water every where!

2. www.etalk.ca › fun › stuff-youll-hear-maritimesStuff you'll only ever hear in the Maritimes - etalk

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   • Sook. “Sook" in the Maritimes basically means the same thing as “sulk" does everywhere else. It can be a noun or a verb. “Don't be such a sook." or “Stop sooking, it's just a papercut."
   • Some. Although we usually use “some" the same way the rest of Canada does (“I want some pie") some of us also use it as a modifier to show exactly how strongly we feel about something.
   • Dooryard. If you've got a dooryard, you've got a front yard. “My house is the one with the big pine tree in the dooryard."
   • Buddy. Don't know someone's name? No problem, “Buddy" works just as well—whether you're talking to them or about them. It's mainly used to refer to men, though.

3. www.reddit.com › r › NovaScotiaCanadian and/or Nova Scotian lingo : r/NovaScotia - Reddit

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   Fill yer boots - Go for it Just given 'er - Working hard Sook - Somebody who is a whiner or whining about something. Some/right "It's some hot in there" or "It's right hot in there" - Another word for "very". Buddy/Bud - Pal, friend, or someone you are pissed at. "Yeah, that's right, buddy, fuck right off".

4. www.yourdictionary.com › articles › canadian-slangCanadian Slang by Region - YourDictionary

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   Feb 11, 2016 · Canadian slang can differ by region, but there are universal phrases that exist across the country. ... Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Ontario, and Quebec, these slang ...

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5. ninaoutandabout.ca › guide-to-canadian-slang100 Canadian Slang Words and Phrases (From a Canadian!)

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   Nov 12, 2023 · A nickname for Halifax, Nova Scotia. Commonly shortened to “hali”. Blue Noser. Anyone from Nova Scotia. This comes from the famous Blue Nose ship that used to fish and race in Nova Scotia. Newfie. A term to refer to a Newfoundlander. The Rock. Newfoundland. Refers to the island itself and not Labrador. Islander

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6. www.cbc.ca › news › canada'Sobeys bag' and 'scribbler' are uniquely Maritime terms ...

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   Mar 27, 2017 · Dictionary is the culmination of 10 years of research. Whether it has a Sobeys logo on it or not, all plastic bags are Sobeys bags to many Nova Scotians. (CBC) An updated version of a Canadian ...

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   What is a slang word for a person from Nova Scotia?

   • 1. an endearing slang term in reference to a person from Nova Scotia. ”Aww..yer a Bluenoser!” Holy Jumpins!: Common East Coast expression 1. Wow 2. To express amazement IDUNNO!”: Often heard said on the East Coast Meaning: ”I don’t Know!” ” GIT’ER DUN!” Trans; To get a job done. Origin: Most any place on the Coast. ” Fill Yer Boots!”:

   Slangers' Dictionary - East Coast Slang Heritage

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   Does Nova Scotia have a dictionary?

   • An updated version of a Canadian English dictionary has enshrined some 20th-century Nova Scotia expressions that might be less familiar in other parts of the country. The Dictionary of Canadianisms on Historical Principles is the culmination of a decade of work by academics.

   'Sobeys bag' and 'scribbler' are uniquely Maritime terms, says new

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   How did the Scots influence NS slang?

   • The Scots were a large influence to the NS slang you hear here! Adventures abound in this beautiful coastal province. Sailing, boating, whale watching,camping, skiing, sightseeing, hiking and even surfing are adventures pursued by many. It is very well known for the apple orchards in the Annapolis Valley.

   Nova Scotia Slang - East Coast Slang Heritage

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   What slang do Northern Canadians use?

   • Northern Canadians use ever before words to add emphasis, sort of like saying very. Technically this isn’t slang since it’s a translation, but it means “thank you”. Northern slang for frozen whale skin and blubber. The Yukon really loves sour things!

   100 Canadian Slang Words and Phrases (From a Canadian!) - Nina Out a…

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   Which Canadian provinces have French slang?

   • Some have a French Canadian influence. The Canadian Provinces, known as “the Prairies,” in the middle of the country have their own unique slang terms. These are a few examples of slang in Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta.

   Canadian Slang by Region - YourDictionary

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   Are Canadians slang?

   • 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. Eh? If you’ve ever watched an American version of Canadians then you’ve seen this. It’s true, we do often end sentences with “eh?”.

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8. eastcoastslangheritage.com › slangers-dictionarySlangers' Dictionary - East Coast Slang Heritage

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   SOOK: n/v/adj/adv: suk: 1. to sulk or brood { a term common to the East Coast} “Ya big sook”. Julian, Riverview. EH: interj: aaa; common expression used by east coasters. 1. used to ask a question. 2. to ask to repeat something. 3. just added to the end of all sentences by habit and with inflection. “From the East Coast eh!”.