Comment by switchbak

2 days ago

Skookum as frig!

Actually they should just watch a few AvE videos, he’s a goldmine for old Canadian lingo.

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jdougan  2 days ago

I still use "saltchuck" when I'm distracted. Confuses the heck out of Californians.

  • emptybits  2 days ago

    I've seen Chinook words used in California, both in place names and businesses. Skookum, Siwash, Tyee, etc.

    Definitely less common than in BC/WA/OR though.

    Klahowya tillicum!