Canadianisms - Unique Words & Expressions

[karrie]

Well, I assumed it was something do with fishing, but that could be just me relating to the word "squid." I can't remember the context in which it was used, as it was a few years ago that I heard the term. Let's go with your definition unless someone from the East Coast can shed some more light on it...thanks, Karrie.

Oh... see... I assumed you were talking slang. If you're talking about actually fishing, then, it's literal. You jig for squid, like you'd jig for pike or perch.

 

[karrie]

(btw, the more I type the word 'jig' the dirtier it sounds, and I'm starting to think jigging your squid could have many meanings).

 

[Chev]

kakato. your list is hilarious, thanks for sharing that! Your pictures are amazing too.

 

[Kakato]

Anybody know what a "squid jigger" is? I've only heard it said down east, but don't know the meaning...

It's just a kind of insult to refer to an easterner,squid jigger,cod gobbler and flatlander are all terms I used to hear the easterners use at camp when trying to insult each other.

 

[Nuggler]

Anybody know what a "squid jigger" is? I've only heard it said down east, but don't know the meaning...

As well as what Karrie said, it's fishing "jig" used to catch squid. (You said that, Karrie, didn't ya. Sorry. Having an SJ moment) Or, a person who uses said jig in the act of catching squid.

Google the "squid jiggin ground".........neat ol Newfoundland song.

http://www.members.shaw.ca/tunebook/squidjig.htm

That should give you a midi file for the tune as well. It's in the "Great Canadian Tune Book", online.

8O

 

[TenPenny]

'flatlander' would be someone from the prairies.

My favorite insult is 'Upper Canadian', which is sometimes said 'Uppity Canadian', to refer to that bizarre Toronto attitude.

 

[Nuggler]

'flatlander' would be someone from the prairies.

My favorite insult is 'Upper Canadian', which is sometimes said 'Uppity Canadian', to refer to that bizarre Toronto attitude.

.................which has trickled over to Ottywaw........Or maybe it started in Ottywaw.

 

[Kakato]

'flatlander' would be someone from the prairies.

My favorite insult is 'Upper Canadian', which is sometimes said 'Uppity Canadian', to refer to that bizarre Toronto attitude.

Our Caper used to call our newbrunswicker a flatlander all the time,drove him nuts.

 

[countryboy]

Our Caper used to call our newbrunswicker a flatlander all the time,drove him nuts.

Stubble-jumper - to describe a person from the prairies

 

[Goober]

Stubble-jumper - to describe a person from the prairies

Hows Trix - A greeting - same as asking how are you etc.

 

[countryboy]

Ah, let's see now...how to put this one...

"As frisky as a mink in heat" - used to describe someone who is experiencing amorous feelings. (Just trying to be polite here...)

 

[Goober]

Ah, let's see now...how to put this one...

"As frisky as a mink in heat" - used to describe someone who is experiencing amorous feelings. (Just trying to be polite here...)

Easier to get into than Community College. Self expanatory -

 

[countryboy]

Easier to get into than Community College. Self expanatory -

The Town Pump - same meaning...

 

[AnnaG]

Donair.
Runners.
Corner store.
Deke.
Winter-beater.
Swamp donkey.
No-see-um.

 

[Kakato]

The Town Pump - same meaning...

My last girlfriend was called Esso because she was the town pump.:lol:

 

[darkbeaver]

scran ---as in big scran of food---

 

[AnnaG]

scran ---as in big scran of food---

I have never heard that one before so I googled it. It's a Royal Navy word for food.

 

[countryboy]

Flange-head - used to describe someone who does stupid things

 

[darkbeaver]

In our town we had lots of jolly tars during the war. I never new it's origin. I'll be damned, again.

 

[Goober]

Flange-head - used to describe someone who does stupid things

Ain't that the cats meow -