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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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