2. Yes b’y. This is your affirmative response if you agree with something. Think of it like saying “for sure.” Don’t let the apostrophe throw you off, just pronounce it like “by.”
What does yes by mean in Newfoundland?
Best kind, b’y.
Used in response to “How ya gettin’ on?” to mean “Great” or “Couldn’t be better.” Newfoundland & Labrador Tourism. 12.6K subscribers.
What are some Newfie sayings?
7 strange Newfoundland phrases that we love
- “Whadda y’at?”
- “Where y’ longs to?”
- “Who knit ya?”
- “I’m gutfounded. Fire up a scoff.”
- “Long may your big jib draw.”
- “Stay where you’re to ’til I comes where you’re at.”
- “It’s a mausey/mauzy day.”
How do you greet someone in Newfoundland?
1) Waddaya at? In other words, what are you at or what are you up to? Though it’s a question, its purpose is more of a greeting like “hello!” and doesn’t need to be given a literal answer.
What are ya at Newfoundland?
What are ye at?, or Wadda ya’at b’y?: How are you doing, or sometimes What are you doing?
What does Yes Aye mean?
Interjection. aye. yes; yea; a word expressing assent, or an affirmative answer to a question.
What does B YS mean Newfoundland?
Noun. b’y (plural b’ys) (Atlantic Canada, dialect) buddy; male friend. (Atlantic Canada, Cape Breton, dialect) man; dude, guy.
What does Sook mean in Newfie?
sook (plural sooks) (Scotland, rare) Familiar name for a calf. (US dialectal) Familiar name for a cow. (Newfoundland, Atlantic Canada) A cow or sheep.
What do Newfoundlanders call leftovers?
A meal you couldn’t finish
And “couldn’s” refers to leftovers. “You couldn’t finish it all, so you’d have it later, so these would be couldn’s, a meal you couldn’t finish.”
How do Newfoundlanders say goodbye?
Some words and phrases are often very specific to a certain place, for example the term “slue,” which around Gander can mean hello or goodbye.
What is a tickle in NL?
In Newfoundland English, a tickle is defined as: “A narrow salt-water strait, as in an entrance to a harbour or between islands or other land masses, often difficult or treacherous to navigate because of narrowness, tides, etc; a ‘settlement’ adjoining such a passage.” There are numerous settlements and passages in
What does catty mean in Newfoundland?
Similar to mint, when something is “catty,” it means it’s really cool or awesome. Randy uses the term often on job sites, when he and his team come up with a great idea or figure out a clever solution to a problem. Related: Newfoundland Vacation Properties We’re Dreaming About.
Are Newfoundlanders Scottish or Irish?
In modern Newfoundland (Irish: Talamh an Éisc), many Newfoundlanders are of Irish descent. According to the Statistics Canada 2016 census, 20.7% of Newfoundlanders claim Irish ancestry (other major groups in the province include 37.5% English, 6.8% Scottish, and 5.2% French).
What do Newfoundlanders call their grandparents?
In Britain, Ireland, United States, Australia, New Zealand and, particularly prevalent in the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador, Nan, Nana, Nanna, Nanny, Gran and Granny and other variations are often used for grandmother in both writing and speech.
What are newfies known for?
Newfoundlands are known for their giant size, intelligence, tremendous strength, calm disposition, love of children and loyalty. They excel at water rescue/lifesaving because of their muscular build, thick double coat, webbed paws, and swimming abilities.
What is a scoff in Newfoundland?
Scoff is a big meal. Scoff – Newfoundland and Labrador Language Lessons.
Who says aye for yes?
Using aye to mean yes is archaic, having disappeared from most of the English-speaking world, but is notably still used by people from Scotland, Ulster, and the north of England.
Is it OK to say aye?
Aye simply means yes, so it can be used anywhere an affirmative reaction is due. You can say it if you agree with what your friend said. But it’s usually used in formal settings such as someone receiving an order from their superior, or as a funny comeback to someone acting like your superior.
What dialect is aye?
British English
Aye means yes; used in some dialects of British English.
What does bye mean in Newfoundland?
“B’y” (pronounced “bye”) is dynamic and complicated. Even the Newfoundland Dictionary doesn’t seem to know much about this word, but I’m certain it isn’t a warped version of “boy” as it applies to females too. My best guess is that it’s a shortened form of “buddy.”
What does Streel mean in Newfoundland?
An unkept person
Streel. An unkept person. A bit of a mess. “You’re not leaving the house like that are you? You look like a streel.”