Canglish

The way a Canadian pronounces or spells English words compared to the way an American would typically pronounce or spell the same English word. Also can refer to sayings or words only known to other Canadians.

Different descriptions for same item - Canglish vs. American:
Elastic = rubber band
Washroom = restroom
Bank Machine = ATM (Automatic Teller Machine)

Different spelling same word -
Canglish vs. American:
Colour = color
Honour = honor
Harbour = harbor
Humour = humor
Cheque = bank check

Unique words:
Touque (pronounced too-k) = knit hat/cap.
Snarky = being bitchy towards someone with a hint of sarcasim and humor.
Donair = gyro
Chicken balls = Chinese sweet and sour chicken.
The letter "Z" pronounced Zed = Zee.
"Double-Double" = coffee with 2 cream and 2 sugar.

by Sarah Merrill Townsend June 21, 2005

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canklesaurus

A beastly man-like thick ankled pant suit wearing hag.

Wow that Hillary Clinton sure is a canklesaurus.

by yycken October 18, 2008

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Candlestick

An obstacle for jack

Jack be nimble Jack be quick Jack jump over the candlestick

by Jurq23 March 4, 2009

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Holding candles

That moment when you're with two people making out and you're alone watching them or standing next to the couple we say you're holding a candles 5candles to be exact because you're shining a light for the kissing couple. Word of advice, move away, you look like an idiot. So don't go with your sister and her boyfriend to the movies.

Going to dinner with your brother and his girlfriend and they start kissing and you're left one man you'd be holding candles

by 69bars November 11, 2012

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