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.
2 days ago
Skookum as frig!
Actually they should just watch a few AvE videos, he’s a goldmine for old Canadian lingo.
I still use "saltchuck" when I'm distracted. Confuses the heck out of Californians.
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!