A Typology of Canadianisms

Re:A Typology of Canadianisms by jdougan on Wednesday July 09, 2025 @10:15PM (#44516566)

I'm pleased to see some of the Chinook jargon is there.

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Re:A Typology of Canadianisms by switchbak on Thursday July 10, 2025 @01:20AM (#44517519)

Skookum as frig!

Actually they should just watch a few AvE videos, he’s a goldmine for old Canadian lingo.

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Re:A Typology of Canadianisms by jdougan on Thursday July 10, 2025 @02:17AM (#44517849)

I still use "saltchuck" when I'm distracted. Confuses the heck out of Californians.

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Re:A Typology of Canadianisms by emptybits on Thursday July 10, 2025 @03:06AM (#44518164)

I've seen Chinook words used in California, both in place names and businesses. Skookum, Siwash, Tyee, etc.

Definitely less common than in BC/WA/OR though.

Klahowya tillicum!

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Re:A Typology of Canadianisms by throaway955 on Saturday July 12, 2025 @09:46AM (#44542044)

Skoden

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