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SOURCES – 14 Canadian slang terms that confuses my American friends so much

April 24, 2026 by Ash Kaushik

The following sources were consulted in the preparation of the article “14 Canadian slang terms that confuses my American friends so much.”

  1. What the heck are those hockey players saying?
  2. Canuck
  3. Stagette
  4. Gotch
  5. The Ontario Dialects Project and Canadian English in the OED
  6. Yes, b’y! A Guide to Newfoundland English
  7. 16 Newfisims
  8. Bird course
  9. The Great Canadian Word Hunt
  10. A Beginner’s Guide to Hockey Slang
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