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newfoundland slang 

Unique slang occuring on the island of Newfoundland. Newfoundland is a large island off of the East Coast of Canada, and it is a part of the province of Newfoundland and Labrador. The people living there have predominantly English and Irish roots, which, when mixed with the historic isolation, particularly that of outport communities, has resulted in a rather uniqe dialect. There are slang phrases used in Newfoundland which one is unlikely to find elsewhere.
"Cheryl found Cecil hard to understand because he often used Newfoundland slang."

Some examples of Slang:
"Yes b'y!" This is used as a response to indicate agreement, surprise, even disbelief depending on tone.

"What you goin' at?" Basically, this means "What are
you doing?"

"Right crooked" If someone is "right crooked," then they are very cranky.
newfoundland slang by Jennnq June 13, 2008

Newfoundland Salty 

This is what you call it when a woman receives a "facial" and falls asleep without washing. In the morning she will awake with a crusty salty beard, like a fisherman from Newfoundland has when he returns from sea.
Dude #1: What happened to you last night?
Dude #2: Went to Jen's place.....
Dude #1: How'd that go?
Dude #2: Lets just say that she woke up with a Newfoundland Salty.
Newfoundland Salty by SedatedSloth January 20, 2014

Newfoundland Speed Bump 

A slang term in Newfoundland for moose. If you hit one with your car, your car will stop in its tracks, and probably kill you. The moose, however, will be fine.
Me buddy Stanley was havin' a time drivin' from St. Johns to Dildo, till he hit the Newfoundland speed bump and battered to Jaysus

Newfoundland Steamer 

Taking a poop while the shower is running, which createsa poop-steam combo.
Yes, by....that's a ripe Newfoundland Steamer you left for pa

Newfoundland Cheese Steak 

A Peice of fried or barbequed boloney on a sandwich with an individually wrapped cheese slice.
Man "hey waht kind of sandwich you got there?"
Newfie " a Newfoundland cheese steak"
Man "what's that?"
Newfie "boloney and cheese"

Newfoundland & Labrador Canada 

Newfoundland & Labrador Canada - the most eastern province of Canada , in the Atlantic region. The province consists the island of NFL & the mainland region of Labrador .

Labrador borders Quebec , The isle of NFL (& its smaller islands) is home to around 94% of the province's population, with more than half residing in the Avalon Peninsula.

St. John's, the capital & largest city of NFL & Labrador.

Popular food

Scrunchions - dish from the Canada , fried, bite-sized pieces of pork fat & salt pork rinds. The dish is usually served with fish & brewis – another NFL dish made with cod & hard tack (a type of bread) potatoes & salt fish.

Figgy duff - Canadian pudding made with flour, molasses, raisins, breadcrumbs, brown sugar, & butter. The mixture is stuffed in a cotton bag or cloth, then steamed or boiled in water, serve with whipped cream or fruit custards.

Jiggs dinner - meat dish that is usually made on Sundays . salt beef, figgy duff, pease pudding, & various vegetables . butter, pickled beets, cranberry sauce on the side.

Touton - small pancake made by frying bread dough in pork fat, butter, or both. It is a staple of NFL
cuisine that is served for breakfast, either with fruit jam or molasses. Due to their bread-like texture, it can also be topped with savory ingredients, or split & used as a sandwich .

Moose meat is a big part of the NFL & Labrador diet. It’s lean, can be cooked in so many different ways. Sausages & Burgers are often found on restaurant menus .

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Newfoundland & Labrador Canada -
Until 1949, the Dominion of NFL was a separate dominion in the British Empire.

(Labrador is the main land
Newfoundland & saint John's are islands).

Newfoundland "the most Irish place outside Ireland.

Viking stuff too