TRANSLATIONS! There are quite a number of words and phrases used across Canada that are not commonly heard in America. This list is to help Americans figure out just what Canadians are talking about, eh! Brown bread.....Whole wheat bread Candy floss.....Cotton candy Chocolate bar.....Candy bar Homo milk.....Whole milk Icing sugar.....Powdered sugar Pop.....Soda Rockets.....Smarties (see Only in Canada for an explanation of what Smarties are "up north".) Whitener.....Non-dairy creamer Pissed.....Drunk (Okay, it doesn't only mean drunk.) Pogey or Dole.....Unemployment benefits Housecoat.....Bathrobe Track pants.....Sweat pants Touque.....Winter cap Runners.....Sneakers Chesterfield.....Sofa Eavestrough.....Gutter (on house) Variety store.....Convenience store Elastic.....Rubber band Glove box.....Glove compartment Hydro.....Electricity Knapsack.....Backpack Postal code.....Zip code Second-last.....Next to last Serviette.....Napkin Tea towel.....Dish towel DUI.....DWI RRSP.....401K 365.....Learner's Permit Why not sign my Guestbook, Eh?! NEXT: Only in Canada       HOME