Slangers’ Dictionary

This page will compile a list of the slang words we all contribute to this site. I will try define each word, the origin, where it is spoken, how it is used in a sentence and also the name of the person that contributed the slang{with permission of course}. I only wish I could provide the accent and tone but I will leave that up to your imagination.

• SLANGUAGE: n; slang-u-age: 1. the word language combined with the word slang to describe the slang language.
• “Talkin’ my own slanguage here on the coast.“

• SLANGOLOGIST: n: slang-ol-o-gist: 1. a person who specializes in or studies slang{I made this up too}

• EAST COAST SLANGER :n; used to describe a person from the East Coast who talks slang

• MARITIMER:n/adj: a person from the East Coast
• “A true Maritimer.”

• CANT: adj: a secret language spoken in code by a group or a community

• 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!”

• ‘‘3 Squares ‘n a flop!”: origin unknown
• Meaning: 3 meals and a place to lay yer head
• ”All ya need to be happy is 3 squares ‘n a flop!” (Norm/Moncton NB)

• ”That’s a load of malarkey!”: Irish origin
• Meaning: ”Thats a load of lies!”

• ”Stay wheres yer too… ’till I comes wheres yer at!”: Nfld origin
• Meaning:”Stay where you are until I get there.”

• Bluenoser:n:adj
• 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
• ”Holy Jumpins that hurt!” (Chris/Hillsborough NB)

• IDUNNO!”: Often heard said on the East Coast
• Meaning: ”I don’t Know!”
• ”Ya well…Idunno!” (Kerry/NB)

• ”Fill Yer Boots!”: Origin: Everywhere you find an East Coaster!
• Meaning: To tell someone to…”Go to It or Do whatever you want!”

• GIVE’ ER: adj:
• Meaning: To encourage one’s very best with enthusiasm.
• ‘‘Common…give ‘er!’‘

• ”How ya stickin’ out!” Irish origin
• Meaning: ”How are you doing!”or ”What are you up to!”
• 1. An endearing greeting.
• (Words by my Irish Grandfather!)

• Tuque: n
• Origin: French term for a knitted hat.
• “That’s the warmest tuque!”

• Herring Choker: n
• 1. People from New Brunswick

• Caper: n,
• 1. People from Cape Breton NS
• “A Caper from the Cape!”

• Newfie:
• 1. Endearing term for people from Newfoundland
• “A Newfie from the Rock!”

• Islander: n
• 1. People from Prince Edward Island

• Canuck: n
• 1. Endearing term for Canadians

• Come from away: n:
• origin:mNewfondland term
• 1. A person who is not born ‘n raised in Newfoundland
• “He’s a come from away fer sure!”