This is good compilation Sunil!

We might have few other such differences let us put it here:

Accountant - Accounting Clerck
States - Provinces (in Canada)

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A Proud Indian Canadian

quite an extensive list... however i must disagree with it being an indian english versus canadian english. sound to me most of it is either proper english versus semi-slang, or brit versus american.
ofcourse its not to be taken seriously
im pretty sure you can still converse in either dialect

you don't need to follow all this - but you definately need to use many of them - they are absolutely necessary

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A Proud Indian Canadian

agreed, it is not a differentiation between english, but these are the normal words used in north america.

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Sunil Sharma, P.Eng.

agreed, it is not a differentiation between english, but these are the normal words used in north america.

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Sunil Sharma, P.Eng.

Some More:


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a ight USA; Pittsburgh, PA; pronounced /ah ight/; shortened form of 'all right'.

Ain't down with USA; Pittsburgh, PA; Use when referring to a situation you don't particularly like. "I ain't down with this idea!"

ammo ammunition.

Anglophone Canada; A Canadian whose first language is English; also refers to all Canadians who do not speak French.

Ankle biter an infant.

backfire A plan or scheme that doesn't work out the way you expected.

bail depart or leave in a hurry.

Bean Counter An Accountant.

bender A heavy drinking session, usually lasting more than one day.

Been there, done that, got the t-shirt! refers to an experience you have already lived through.

Bet USA; Pittsburgh, PA; Reactionary response to an event that is totally unexpected but greatly appreciated. "Class is cancelled today? Bet!"

big-head Someone who thinks he/she is better than anyone else.

big shot Someone who is in the upper echelons of management; an important or famous person.

bimbo an unintelligent woman.

bitchin' cool.

biz business.

blonde an unintelligent woman.

blonde moment Do something really stupid. "Don't mind me, I'm having a blonde moment."

Bo' USA; Pittsburgh, PA; Pronounced /boah/; a male friend--usually, but not always, of the same peer group.

bonkers crazy; something that really bothers you. It's driving me bonkers!

Booger USA; Pittsburgh, PA; a really disgustingly ugly and hideous female.

boomerang A scheme or plan that backfires on you.

bootlicker Someone who fawns over the boss or management in hopes of earning a promotion.

boot scootin' dancing or leaving as in "I gotta scoot my boots outta here now".

booty refers to a person's buttocks.

break USA Pittsburgh, PA; Use when referring to departure from a place. "I have to leave now; it's time to break."

brekkie breakfast.

brownnoser Someone who goes out of his way to do extra work for the boss and create a good impression in management's eyes, usually despised by fellow employees as a bootlicker.

bugging USA; Pittsburgh, PA; acting silly or foolish; asking someone to do something silly or foolish.

bum Someone who lives on the street, begging for money for meals, alcohol etc; someone who always borrows things from friends and neighbors.

bush Canada First Nations (native) Reservation.

buzz gossip: Have you heard the latest buzz? Or the euphoria experienced by the use of illegal drugs.

can 1) jail, or 2) toilet. He was in the can for drunk driving. or He was sitting on the can when the phone rang.

cancer stick a cigarette.

canned to be fired from your job.

cap USA; Pittsburgh, PA; To punch someone in the face.

cask Wine which comes in a box, contained inside a bladder and has a pouring spout.

chill, chill out Calm down, relax.

chillin' to be with your friends.

chumpie USA; Pittsburgh, PA; Something that causes happiness, joy, or excitement. "That was a good movie; it was the chumpie."

cinch, It's a It's a sure thing or It's easily accomplished.

cold-blooded Describes actions done; or people who do things
without heart. "He left her standing in the pouring rain. Talk about cold-blooded!"

cool, neat Something or someone that is very fashionable.

cop out to give up trying to do something or give in to another's request.

Couch Potato: Someone who watches television for long periods of time.

crack on USA; Pittsburgh, PA; When a male attempts to get to know a female of his own peer group with the intentions of ultimately having a relationship with her because of her personality, not material possessions. "Joe's had his eye on her for two weeks. I think he's trying to crack on her."

crash to go to sleep at someone else's house.

crib One's own dwelling place (house, apartment, etc.)

crook a thief or a criminal.

cube Another word for square.

Cuppa Canada ; a cup of tea.

Cushie to have it easy. He has a cushie job.

Cuz USA; Pittsburgh, PA; Synonym for Holmes.

da bomb An ultimate experience: When it comes to fast rides, the Wildcat Coaster is da bomb.

dead Refers to a specific event that was not worthwhile attending. Jon's party was dead.

dead beat someone who is good for nothing, a bum.

decent USA; Pittsburgh, PA; adjective for chumpie. "That movie last night was decent."

def USA; Pittsburgh, PA; synonym for decent used with stronger emphasis.

dewzie, doozie something really big or spectacular. The thunderstorm was a real dewzie.

dipstick someone, usually a male, who does stupid things.

dis (1) to put down someone in public to the extent that it makes that person feel bad.
(2) to deliberately break an appointment or date without
consenting the second party.
(3) to lie to someone.
"I waited for this guy at the restaurant for 45 minutes and he didn't show up; he dissed me!"

Docs Doctor Martin shoes, especially popular with the young people of these countries.

dogging USA; Pittsburgh, PA; 1) synonym for housing. 2) obtaining maximum sexual pleasure from a member of the opposite sex.
"You should have seen that guy last night. He was all over her. He was dogging her!"

doll a pretty or sexy woman.

doozie something spectacular or huge.That thunderstorm was a real doozie.

douche bag A very negative description of a person.

Down East Canada; refers to:an expression used by western Canadians when referring to the Eastern provinces.

Down South U.S.A., Alaska; refers to: Canada and the Mainland of the US., also a term used by Northern Americans when referring to the Southern States.

duck: USA; Pittsburgh, PA; a snob; a conceited, stuck-up female

dude refers to a friend or acquaintance, usually male. Used instead of his name.

dud something that doesn't work properly.

duds clothing, usually referring to dress clothing.

Duh! Of Course! or That's right! (always used sarcastically).

dying USA; Pittsburgh, PA; laughing hysterically

dyke a female homosexual.

eh?! Canada; What? or You know what I mean?

eighth wonder Something that/someone who is very cool.

fair one USA; Pittsburgh, PA; A planned fight that is preceded by a verbal argument. "That's enough talk, man! We can have a fair one in the parking lot!"

fag a male homosexual.

fag a cigarette.

fess up confess, own up.

five finger discount the act of shoplifting.

flat Canada; A case of 24 cans or bottles of beer.

for real truth; talking in a serious manner.

fox a very sexy and/or beautiful woman.

Francophone Canada; A Canadian whose first language is French.

freak USA; Pittsburgh, PA; an extremely beautiful, good-looking female--usually, but not always, a member of your own peer group.

Freebie something that costs nothing.

fresh USA; Pittsburgh, PA; new; original; usually used when referring to clothing.

frigid someone who keep themselves apart from others, or a woman who refuses (or cannot respond to) sexual invitations.

frog Dreogatory term referring to anyone whose mother tongue is french.

front USA; Pittsburgh, PA; talking nonsense; all talk, no action.
"He doesn't know what he's talking about; he's fronting!"

funky Something that is very fashionable, trendy or cool.

gay homosexual.

get a boot find someone of legal age to purchase alcohol or tobacco products for a minor. (from bootlegger)

Get back with you. alternative for saying, 'I'll see you later.'

get busy becoming active. "I'm not in any activities here; it's time to get busy."

get high The euphoria experienced from the use of illegal drugs.

geize USA; Pittsburgh, PA; driving or running extrememly fast.

Get real! Think again, that is ridiculous.

go belly up To go into or become bankrupt.

golden arches a Macdonald's restaurant.

goliath Someone who thinks he is a big shot, but isn't.

gotta have to or must: I gotta go.

grooty something that is disgusting, or rundown.

gross something very unpleasant, nauseating.

grouser Canada; a complainer, a whiner.

grousing Canada; meaning: to complain at length, or repeatedly, to the point everyone is annoyed.

Gumby Canada, U.S.A.; meaning: a children's television cartoon about a figure made from plastecine.

G-Y-N Gynocologist.

happenin' An event or a person who is cool

heave to vomit.

Hold on to your horses! Be patient! I'm getting to it.

Holmes USA; Pittsburgh, PA; generic term used when referring to a male whose name is
unknown "What's up, holmes?"

Homey a member of a street gang, or a member of your neighborhood.

hooker a female prostitute.

hook-up ability to get proper connections with certain people or
things "The guy next door has a sattelite dish and a VCR; he's got all the hook-ups."

hot someone who is very sexy and desirable, something that is in vogue or in fashion.

horny someone who is sexually frustrated.

housing USA; Pittsburgh, PA; In sports: totally dominating another person or team for a specific moment or for a duration of time. "Our volleyball team is housing those guys! The score is 14-3."

hype USA; Pittsburgh, PA; uptight; upset; jittery; worried; nervous.

hype to build drama or interest using advertising campaigns that may or may not reveal the entire truth.


I (we) got knocked. U.S.A.; everything is under control.

idiot box: the television.

illing USA; Pittsburgh, PA; synonym for bugging.

I'm outta here! Good bye, or I am leaving as fast as I can.

In a New York minute very fast: When I get going, I can turn one of those out in a New York minute.

IRS the Internal Revenue Service -- the US tax collection agency.

It's toast! broken, or damaged beyond repair.

Java coffee.

jam 1) getting together to play music
2) to be in a tight spot. "I am broke and in a real jam. Could you loan me five dollars?"

jam USA; Pittsburgh, PA; alternative for 'party'.

jawn USA; Pittsburgh, PA; synonym for chumpie.

Joe Blow an ordinary, average person.

juiced to be ready, or to be extremely excited.

keester buttocks.

kick USA; Pittsburgh, PA; 1) to have a strong smell, usually a foul odor. 2) to do something that causes excitement. "Those girls was kicking it at the dance last night."

kick game USA; Pittsburgh, PA; synonym for crack on.

klink another word for jail.

knock criticise.

knocked up an unplanned pregnancy, usually refers to teenage girls.

lad Canada; A young man.

lame a poor excuse, a bad joke

late not catching the punch line of a joke for at least 5 minutes after the joke was told.

Lay away to have a store hold merchandise until it is paid for by installment.

Let 'er rip! start or start it up.

liquid lunch drinking beer at lunchtime, in the US and Canada refers to consumption of more alcohol at lunchtime than food.

live USA; Pittsburgh, PA; when a certain event was really worthwhile to attend. "That party was live last night!"

livewire Someone who cannot sit still; someone who is difficult to control.

loaded 1) an extremely wealthy person.
2) inebriated, or drunk.

lose your cookies to vomit, or throw up.

lunch USA; Pittsburgh, PA; procrastinate; not taking advantage of a given opportunity.

lush an alcoholic.

making whoopie making love.

mess bother, annoy. Don't mess with me right now, I'm in a bad mood.

messing prying, horning in. I don't need you messing in my business!

mickey Canada; 12 ounze bottle of liquor (usually means whiskey unless otherwise noted).

much oblicged South Western U.S.A.; Thank You. He leant me $100.00 and I said, "Much obliged."

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neat something that is very interesting, cool or is perfect.

nerd Someone who is very intelligent; someone who does exceptionally well in school and does not usually participate in sports; someone who is not cool.

nerd Someone who does or says something stupid.

Newfie Canada; Someone from the Province of Newfoundland (East Coast of Canada); some who is not very smart.

no joke USA; Pittsburgh, PA; taking all matters as seriously as possible when dealing with a certain subject. "This guy has been studying every night since he's been here; he ain't no joke with his schoolwork!"

nose candy cocaine (the illegal drug)

ock USA; Pittsburgh, PA; rarely used synonym for Holmes.

on the nose exact.

on time USA; Pittsburgh, PA; when events seem to fall in just as the right moments. "That cancelled class was right on time; now I can go to that party tonight!"

party pooper a person who leaves a party early.

patsy a scapegoat, someone who takes the blame for another's wrongdoing, whether she/she actually participated or not.

play out USA; Pittsburgh, PA; to use so much that it will eventually fade out. "Are you listening to Curtis Blow? He's played out!"

pogey Canada; means: Unemployment Insurance (now called Employment Insurance).

posse USA; Pittsburgh, PA; one's own circle of friends.

poverty pack Canada; A six pack of beer (six cans or bottles).

psyche alternative for saying, 'just kidding'.

pump up to make livlier; to fill with energy.

push USA; Pittsburgh, PA; synonym for break.

pyro a pyromaniac, someone who likes to start fires.

queen A male homosexual

rabbit ears, rabbit's ears indoor television antennae.

rage a huge party held in out of the way warehouses etc where teenagers and young adults overindulge in alcohol, illegal drugs and sex.

ran together U.S.A., Texas; collided. Two 18-wheelers ran together on the highway, and they had to shut traffic down for six hours to clean up the mess.

raunchy loud music; also means to be horny

retread a tire that has been rebuilt.

ride a specific means of transportation, usually one's own automobile.

ride a jock USA; Pittsburgh, PA; when a female attempts to get to know a male of her own peer group with the intentions of ultimately
having a relationship with that person because of his personality, not his material possessions.

Right on! refers to: positive approval of an action.

righteous cool.

rip-snorter an excellent thing.

rollies hand rolled or homemade cigarettes.

rugrat a baby who has learned how to crawl.

running it USA; Pittsburgh, PA; in music: playing a song over and over again to the point of getting tired of hearing it."That's the 6th time I've heard that song today; they're running it!"

rush USA; Pittsburgh, PA; to gang up on a particular person


sannie Canada ; a sandwich.

screw to make love.

screwed in the left ear to have been taken advantage of, in big trouble

Screw You! Never! Forget it! Get lost!.

sell out not capitalizing on a golden opportunity.

shades sunglasses.

skeezer USA; Pittsburgh, PA; a person, usually a female, who attempts to have a relationship with a member of the opposite sex only for his/her material possessions to make an impression on other people.

slice USA; Pittsburgh, PA; rarely used synonym for Holmes.

slide USA; Pittsburgh, PA; to hit someone with enough velocity that they fall to the ground.

soft USA; Pittsburgh, PA; 1) partially or totally intoxicated; drunk; high. 2) weak, timid, not able to defend oneself.

special a discounted item in a store.

speedos men's swimming trunks.

spittin' nails extremely angry.

squad in sports: one's own group or team. "My squad is gonna win this volleyball game!"

step 'n sop Eastern Canada; A dance.

strung out to be under the influence of illegal drugs.

sucked in to be duped, conned.

suck face to french kiss using the tongue.

sucker USA; Pittsburgh, PA; one who perpetrates; someone who has a lack of knowledge on certain subjects. "Look, sucker, you've messed with me long enough!

Sugar Daddy a cocaine dealer. In the 1960's meant a rich man who supported a younger woman.

swap spit to kiss.

take out USA; Pittsburgh, PA; bringing humor to someone."That girl takes me out with that wild hairdo."

Texas mickey Canada; A 128 ounce bottle of liquor.

This ain't my first time at the rodeo! U.S.A., Texas; I have done this (or that) before.

thingamajig The word you use as a substitute for the name of something you have forgotten or don't know.

thorough USA; Pittsburgh, PA; 1) synonym for decent used when referring to a person. 2) attempting to 'get smart' with someone.

trashed to totally destroy something. He trashed the car when it hit the wall. They trashed the hotel room because they were angry.

trip 1)one that brings humor to someone. "The girl with the funny hairdo is a trip." 2) to take illegal drugs

tripping USA; Pittsburgh, PA; synonym for bugging.

tub a bath, but also refers to a shower.

tubbie Canada; to have a bath or a shower.

tubular cool.

twisted Canada, U.S.A.; something that is very interesting; as in neat.

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