Jun 30 2004
Newfoundland Dictionary
So, owshegettinon b’ys. It’s right warm out, eh buddy?
Translation: How are you, fellas? It’s very warm out, stranger.
The online version of the Dictionary of Newfoundland English is a handy reference for tourists not familiar with Newfoundland’s unique culture and language.
Sandra’s Newfoundland Sayings explains common phrases you may hear (scroll down the page for the phrases).
Is there such a word as “Huck-a-ho”? In my mind it is something like hillbilly, but I am not sure where I picked it up from.
huck-a-ho. Didn’t include my full email in the last message. Anyone hear of a word “Huck-a-ho”?
Email: gold42004@yahoo.com
My father, a native Newfoundlander, used the term “a buckshe” day to refer to a day taken off work without a legitimate reason. He claims it is a “Newfie” saying used by several of his friends over the years. Of course, I have no idea of the spelling, having never seen it written. Please help me find the term and its origin. Paula
HOW DO YA SAY HAPPY BIRTHDAY IN NEWFOUNDLAND…thanks
P.S. if ye goota single line ye can have 2 hooks
by da jesus be walking home from the liqour store brass buttons pull up say hey have to pour your booze out before you get into any trubs, and by da jesus they poured out dat old beer
Translation-I was walking home from the liqour store the police pulled up and poured my booze out before i got into any trouble it was beer