WE ASKED, YOU ANSWERED: A SELECTIVE GLOSSARY

KANGAROO JACKET

In Alberta, a “kangaroo jacket” is a hooded piece of outerwear (especially if it has a pouch pocket).

Example “It’s chilly, you better put on your ‘kangaroo jacket’ before you leave.” Brian, Ont. (formerly of Alta.)

LUNNEN

In Southwestern Ontario, many people drop the “d” when they refer to London, pronouncing it “Lunnen.” This is a part of what is referred to as SWOD, the Southwestern Ontario Dialect. Sean, Ontario

HAITCH

Cape Bretoners and Newfoundlanders often pronounce the letter “h” as “haitch.”

Example “I couldn’t think of a single word that started with the letter ‘haitch.’” Sarah, Nova Scotia

SHAG

In Thunder Bay, Ont., the word “shag” is used to describe a combination of a bridal shower and stag (also referred to as a “stag and doe” or a “Jack and Jill” in other parts of the country). Of course, the term shag has a very different meaning in the United Kingdom. Example “Are you going to Jack and Becky’s ‘shag’ tonight? Their wedding this summer is going to be beautiful.” Shelly, Thunder Bay

MAY RUN

Victoria Day weekend is “May Two-Four” in much of Canada, but in Northern Ontario (and parts of Atlantic Canada), it can be referred to as the “May Run.”

Example “You going away for the ‘May Run?’ ”