WE ASKED, YOU ANSWERED: A SELECTIVE GLOSSARY

WE asked readers to tell us the local words and pronunciations they think is specific to their region. Here is a short selection

YOUS

In southern Ontario, many say “yous” instead of “you” or “you all” to address more than one person in a group. Example “What are ‘yous’ up to tonight?” David, Ontario

SMARTIE

In Nunavut, “smartie” is used to describe someone who is mean and haughty. Example That player is always getting penalties because he’s a real “smartie.” Kim, Iqualuit

WAYS AWAY

In Alberta, many people explain a long distance by referring to it being “a waysaway.”

Example “If you’re in Calgary, Edmonton is a ‘ways-away.’ ” David, Calgary

GUNNED OUT

In B.C., especially along the Sunshine Coast, “gunned out” is used in place of “injured.”

Example “I’d love to play, but I ‘gunned out’ my knee. Alec, British Columbia

HUNNERD

Ottawa Valley residents often relax pronunciation of “hundred,” dropping a d. Example “I paid a ‘hunnerd’ for that sled (snow machine) to get to The Frew (Renfrew). Ross, Ottawa Valley