Canuck
Maple leaf citizen
Canuck is informal slang for a Canadian, used both by Canadians themselves and by outsiders.
The term is generally neutral or affectionate when used among Canadians but can carry a mildly disparaging tone when used by non-Canadians, depending on context.
The Canucks dominated the hockey tournament.
The Vancouver Canucks are a professional hockey team.
Sap-yielding hardwood tree
- beaverDam-constructing aquatic rodent
- poutineGravy-soaked fries with curds
- toqueBrimless fitted headwear
- loonieCanadian one-dollar piece
moose · hockey · Tim Hortons · igloo · tundra · boreal · Rockies · CN Tower
Relaxed, not official
- colloquialCasual, everyday language
- nicknameInformal substitute name
- affectionateShowing warm regard
- self-deprecatingBelittling one's own abilities
hoser · friendly · casual · vernacular · demonym · identity · in-group · playful
Pro hockey organization
- orcaLarge predatory dolphin
- LindenName or tree type
- playoffsChampionship elimination series
- Stanley CupPro hockey's top prize
blue · green · riot · goalie · slapshot · faceoff · powerplay · Zamboni
Distinctive lobed tree foliage
- flagCloth symbol or signal
- anthemOfficial song of praise
- veteransFormer armed forces members
- citizenshipStatus as state member
heritage · multiculturalism · bilingualism · charter · Commonwealth · federalism · parliament · Confederation
maple
Sap-yielding hardwood tree
- beaverDam-constructing aquatic rodent
- poutineGravy-soaked fries with curds
- toqueBrimless fitted headwear
loonie · moose · hockey · Tim Hortons · igloo · tundra · boreal · Rockies · CN Tower · Hudson Bay
informal
Relaxed, not official
- colloquialCasual, everyday language
- nicknameInformal substitute name
- affectionateShowing warm regard
self-deprecating · hoser · friendly · casual · vernacular · demonym · identity · in-group · playful · lighthearted
NHL
Pro hockey organization
Stanley Cup · blue · green · riot · goalie · slapshot · faceoff · powerplay · Zamboni · rink
maple leaf
Distinctive lobed tree foliage
citizenship · heritage · multiculturalism · bilingualism · charter · Commonwealth · federalism · parliament · Confederation · democracy
- Canadianamaple syrup, maple leaf, beaver, loonie, loonies
CanuckBoston Bruins
New England hockey team
Bruin · Calgary Flames · Toronto Maple Leafs · Maple Leaf · Edmonton Oilers
- Vancouver CanucksVancouver's NHL franchise