What did he say?

Newfoundlanders or Newfies are well know for their strong accent and unique sayings. I've gathered up a few of what I beleive to be the most common. Slang and sayings vary from town to town so some of the following may be different depending on your location.

‘ow she getting on b'ys?  - How are things going or how are you doing?

Mind your mouth now - Be careful  of what your saying

Oh me nerves! – Oh my! Or Oh my gosh! Typically said when someone get you rifled up

You’re as slow as cold molasses - you’re really slow

Stay where ure at till I comes where ur to – stay there until I get there

Shut up ya prate! – be quiet!

R one? - said between fishermen, asking did you catch any fish

Nar one -  the response given when asked if you catch any fish

Where are you going me son - where are you going?

Going for a boil up - going to have a cook up on the beach

Holy catfish! - Holy crap or holy cow

Thick as pea soup - visibility is poor. Usually refering to fog

Scuff and scoff - Dance and a dinner

Long may your big Jib draw - A good wish for the future, wishing you good luck

Yur stund as me arse - your not too bright

Yur too big for your britches- your too full of yourself

I allows - sarcastic way of saying "yeah right" or "sure"

Newfoundland pitcher plant. Photo from: www.downhomelife.com

Here are some words you may have never heard of before:

Barmp - to honk your horn

Barrisway - a lagoon or pond

Chummy - equivelent to "thing"

B’y – buddy or the newfie equivalent of ‘Eh’

Lun - shelter from the win

Bonnet - hood of a car

Stage - a shed or work area by the water

Sunker - a rock just barley under the water. A hazard to boats

Dunch bread - bread that didn't rise

Clumpers - pans of ice

 Reckly - soon or later

Stages by the water.  Photo from: hockeyindependent.com

Until next time me duckies!