What does it mean to “drop the gloves”?
to start a fight (in a hockey game)
What is a “Newfie”?
someone who is from Newfoundland
What is a duo-tang?
a folder for papers
What is a “toque”?
a tight fitting hat
What is a “chesterfield”?
a couch
What is a toboggan?
a winter sled
What is a “freezie”?
an ice cream (frozen juice)
What is a “Canuck”?
a Canadian person
What is a “double double”?
a coffee with two creams and two sugars
What does it mean to “Ace something”?
to do something really well, or perfectly
To be "all ears"?
listen carefully with your full attention
Where are “the boonies”?
a remote, countryside location
What is a “rip off”?
something that is not a good deal
What does “hydro” mean?
electricity, not water… I have no hydro (no electricity)
What is a “timbit”?
a donut hole / small donut sphere
What does “bucks” mean? Example: “I gave him five bucks”
dollars
