This is the classic Canadian term used in everyday conversation. The word can be used to end a question, say “hello” to someone at a distance, to show surprise
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Loonie
A loonie is a Canadian $1 coin with an image of the Canadian bird, the loon, on one side of the coin.
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Toonie
The Canadian $2 coin was introduced in 1996, and the words “two” and “Loonie” became a single term, Toonie.
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Toque
Pronounced “toohk” or “tuke,” a toque is a winter hat that others would commonly refer to as beanies or ski hats. It has its origins from a French word that has
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Poutine
Poutine is a popular dish made with French fries and cheese curds topped with brown gravy. It originated in the Canadian province of Quebec.
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Washroom
The Canadian word for restroom.
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Mickey
Mickey is a word referring to a flask-sized bottle of liquor such as rum or Canadian rye whiskey.
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Chesterfield
Refers to a sofa or couch.
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Canuck
An informal term for an individual from Canada, instead of the more formal ‘Canadian’. Also, the nickname of the professional hockey team from Vancouver.
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Runners
Runners are casual sport shoes such as sneakers or tennis shoes.
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What is the meaning of the word "Canada"?
“village” or “settlement.”
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That’s jokes
Used when you want to say something is hilarious or funny.
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Zed
The word for the letter “Z” in the alphabet. “Zee” is acceptable as well, but if you want to follow the British tradition, go for the zed. You’ll fit right in