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Quebec French profanities, [1] known as sacres (singular: sacre; French: sacrer, "to consecrate"), are words and expressions related to Catholicism and its liturgy that are used as strong profanities in Quebec French (the main variety of Canadian French) and in Acadian French (spoken in Maritime Provinces, east of Quebec, and a portion of ...
Hoser or hose-head is a slang term originating in Canada that is used to reference or imitate Canadians. [1]The term "hoser" is a comedic label given to someone that gained popularity and notoriety from the comedic skits by Rick Moranis and Dave Thomas (playing the characters of Bob and Doug McKenzie) in SCTV's "The Great White North" segments. [2]
The second-generation descendants of these immigrants significantly contributed to embedding Toronto's distinctive slang and accent into the city's culture. [19] Faced with limited economic opportunities within their communities, these children of the initial immigrant influx turned to creative outlets like rap music, fashion, and athletics for both expression and livelihood. [20]
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Pages in category "Canadian slang" The following 6 pages are in this category, out of 6 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. F. Flag jacking; H. Hoser; O.
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(US) an Italian male, especially an Italian thug or mafioso. From the Neapolitan and Sicilian cumpà and cumpari ('buddy'). Greaseball, Greaser (US) a person of Italian or Hispanic descent. [112] In particular, greaser also referred to members of the 1950s subculture that Italians were stereotyped to be a part of. Guido (US) an Italian American ...
Lists of pejorative terms for people include: . List of ethnic slurs. List of ethnic slurs and epithets by ethnicity; List of common nouns derived from ethnic group names